Requirements
- Papers should provide an in-depth analysis of a current issue concerning monopolies, anti-trust, free trade, land values, or economic and social equality, natural resources, corporate welfare (i.e. city development policy, tax abatements, bailouts).
- Your chosen topic can be blended with other elements of Henry George’s philosophies, if appropriate.
- We welcome the submission of papers prepared for course work, but entrants must pay attention to competition details and edit such papers accordingly.
- Students must register for submission through the online competition portal; all papers must be submitted within the portal.
- Students will submit an abstract.
- No author identifying information may be included in the body of the text. The author’s name should only be shared when registering.
- It is recommended that papers be between 10-25 pages (double spaced, one-inch margins)
- Papers must be unpublished.
Judging Considerations
- Depth of analysis
- Originality and difficulty of topic
- Quality of thesis/argument
- Quality of research
- Conciseness; quality will be valued over quantity
- Form and quality of citations and sources
- Conformity with requirements of competition
Eligibility and Awards
Students currently enrolled at any of the nation’s accredited universities, as well as current graduate students, are eligible to enter. A committee of Henry George School trustees and staff will judge the papers over the summer, and winners will be announced on October 2nd, Henry George’s birthday.
Winners are awarded:
- $1,000 for 1st place
- $750 for 2nd place
- $500 for 3rd place
Top papers will be considered for posting on the Henry George School of Social Science’s website and social media.
