Harvard International Economics Essay Competition
经济学爬藤神器!
『HIEEC』哈佛主办、诺奖得主亲审的经济论文竞赛!
2024-2025年哈佛国际经济学论文竞赛由哈佛大学本科生经济协会(HUEA)主办。这场作文比赛对任意年级的高中生开放,是展示写作水平和对经济理论理解的绝佳机会。通过比赛,学生将磨练他们的学术和专业技能,并向未来的雇主和学术项目展示他们的知识。
参赛选手必须使用经济理论和现实世界的例子来构建一个令人信服的论点。论文应该侧重于有事实和参考文献支持的论证,尽管基于数据的支持也是受欢迎的。
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2024-2025关键日期(以下均为美国东部时间)
2024 年 11 月 1 日——论文题目发布美国东部时间
2025 年 1 月 5 日晚上11:59——论文提交截止日期
2025 年 2 月下旬——高度赞扬和决赛入围者通知
2025 年 3 月初——通知获奖者,结果在网站上公布
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截止信息
1.论文提交表将于美国东部标准时间 2025 年 1 月 5 日晚上 11:59 严格关闭。
2.今年我们将把论文提交量限制为200 份。
任何超过这些截止日期的论文提交将不被接受。
2024-2025赛季题目
第一题:环境
Carbon taxes have been implemented in many countries, including in Europe and the United States, and are considered to play a significant role in regulating greenhouse gas emissions. However, there are criticisms regarding this approach, such as the argument that it is not effective because enterprises may keep polluting as long as they pay the cost. Additionally, the competitive advantage of imported products from countries without carbon taxes raises questions about its effectiveness. What unique effects can be anticipated from carbon taxes compared to subsidies for renewable energy? To address the concerns currently raised about carbon taxation, what potential alternatives could be considered?
包括欧洲和美国在内的许多国家都实施了碳税,并被认为在调节温室气体排放方面发挥着重要作用。然而,也有人对这种方法提出批评,例如认为这种方法无效,因为只要企业支付成本,就可能继续污染。此外,来自没有碳税的国家的进口产品的竞争优势引发了人们对其有效性的质疑。与可再生能源补贴相比,碳税可以带来哪些独特的影响?为了解决目前对碳税提出的担忧,可以考虑哪些潜在的替代方案?
第二题:不平等
Consider a country where income taxes are used to address socioeconomic inequality by taxing a portion of citizens' earnings, typically in a way that is proportional to income. Now, imagine that this government is debating a policy shift that would eliminate income taxes for all employed persons, replacing them with a new consumption tax on goods and services, proportional to the value of each item purchased. Analyze the potential short-term and long-term economic and social effects of this policy shift within this country, as well as possible impacts on its relationships with other nations. Would you recommend this approach as a viable alternative to income taxes? Additionally, consider how at least two different groups (e.g., high-income earners, retirees, unemployed persons) might view this policy change. Would they likely support or oppose it, and why?
考虑一个国家,所得税被用于解决社会经济不平等问题,通常以与收入成正比的方式对公民的一部分收入征税。现在,想象一下,本届政府正在讨论一项政策转变,即取消所有就业人员的所得税,取而代之的是新的商品和服务消费税,该消费税与所购买每件商品的价值成正比。分析该国这一政策转变的潜在短期和长期的经济和社会影响,以及对其与其他国家关系的可能影响。你会推荐这种方法作为所得税的可行替代方案吗?此外,考虑至少两个不同的群体(如高收入者、退休人员、失业人员)如何看待这一政策变化。他们会支持还是反对它,为什么?
第三题:劳动与教育
As automation and technological advancements continue to reshape industries, the skill sets required in the workforce are rapidly changing. How should education systems adapt to prepare students for a future dominated by automation and artificial intelligence? Evaluate the potential economic impact of reorienting education around STEM fields versus soft skills and critical thinking. What changes can be made at both the policy and institutional levels to ensure a workforce that is resilient and capable of thriving in an automated world?
随着自动化和技术进步继续重塑行业,劳动力所需的技能正在迅速变化。教育系统应该如何适应,让学生为自动化和人工智能主导的未来做好准备?评估围绕STEM领域重新定位教育与软技能和批判性思维的潜在经济影响。在政策和制度层面可以做出哪些改变,以确保劳动力具有弹性,能够在自动化世界中蓬勃发展?
第四题:中美贸易战
With the rise of cryptocurrencies and the potential introduction of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), the role of traditional central banks may undergo significant shifts. How might the widespread adoption of digital currencies affect monetary policy, financial stability, and global capital flows? Should central banks regulate or embrace these innovations? Discuss the potential benefits and risks of digital currencies for consumers, businesses, and governments, and analyze how monetary systems could evolve in response.
随着加密货币的兴起和央行数字货币(CBDC)的潜在引入,传统央行的作用可能会发生重大转变。数字货币的广泛采用将如何影响货币政策、金融稳定和全球资本流动?央行应该监管还是接受这些创新?讨论数字货币对消费者、企业和政府的潜在好处和风险,并分析货币体系如何应对。
HIEEC哈佛国际经济学论文竞赛含金量
哈佛大学背书
作为哈佛大学本科生经济协会(HUEA)和《哈佛大学经济评论》(HCER)联合主办的竞赛,其背后有哈佛大学的权威认可。哈佛本科生经济协会面向所有专注于或对经济学感兴趣的学生,其成员在毕业后大多进入顶级投行、咨询公司。
紧跟经济时事
HIEEC官网每年发布的选题都紧贴经济时事,参赛者需要结合经济学理论和实际案例,撰写具有说服力的经济学论文。这种紧密结合现实的特点使得参赛作品具有更高的社会关注度和实践意义。
与顶尖专家对话
入围决赛的作品将由哈佛知名教授以及2016年诺贝尔经济学奖得主Oliver Hart等权威专家亲自评审。这意味着参赛者有机会与诺奖级别的大佬进行隔空对话,并从他们的专业意见和建议中受益。
顶刊发表机会
获奖作品将有机会在《哈佛大学经济评论》线上期刊上发表,这不仅是对参赛者研究成果的认可,也为他们提供了在学术领域发表的宝贵机会,有助于在未来升学或职业发展中获得竞争优势。