2008-09 Contest Overview

You can find economics in just about any issue making the news. The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is interested in what you think about those issues—and, especially, how economics fits in. The Little Rock, Louisville and Memphis branches are sponsoring this year’s “Hot Topics in the News” essay contest for students in grades 9-12. Each office will select the winning essays from area schools.

Think you’re up to the challenge of our contest? Pick out a favorite topic in the news, and put together a short paper (three to four pages, double-spaced, with 12-point type) describing the economic concepts that pertain to that issue. Who knows? You may win a savings bond of up to $500 in value. In addition, all students who enter the contest will receive a certificate of participation.

Contest Deadline and Prizes

The contest deadline for all three branch locations is March 18, 2009

Prizes (awarded for each location)
First place – $500 savings bond
Second place - $300 savings bond
Third place – $200 savings bond
Fourth place - $100 savings bond

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