Launch of the 2019 Economic Policy Competition

The Department of Finance is pleased to announce the launch of the sixth annual Department of Finance Economic Policy Competition.

This is an essay-based competition that assesses undergraduate students’ understanding of the Irish macro economy and Ireland’s policy-making system.

The competition allows students to demonstrate their sound economic analysis by preparing a policy submission, through their respective third level institution, on one of two set questions.

Following the assessment of submissions, the competition winner will be offered a 12 week paid summer internship, working alongside economists in the Department of Finance.

The successful applicant will also be presented with a certificate from the Minister for Finance.

Find details on questions, presentations and submission guidelines below.