The Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) Essays and Research Papers Competition
“UKRAINE AND THE CRISIS - CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES”
Application Deadline: November 1, 2009 at conference@kse.org.ua
The Kyiv School of Economics invites all interested students from Ukraine, Belarus, and
Moldova to participate in the essays and research papers competition on the topic
“Ukraine and the Crisis - Causes and Consequences”
with a separate session “The economics of the presidential elections”
The best essays and research papers will be presented at the KSE annual student conference to
be held on December 5, 2009 in Kyiv.
The winners in each category will be awarded with monetary prizes:
$200 – first prize, $100 – second prize
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Till a year ago Ukraine has been among the most growing economies. Today we again find
ourselves among European leaders, this time on the other side. In the first half of 2009
industrial output fell by ~30%, GDP declined by ~20%, and prices increased by ~18%.
Within a year the Ukrainian currency devaluated by 83.5%1 – more than any other currency in
the world during the same period. To make things worse, upcoming presidential elections add
to uncertainty and distort economic incentives.
We are looking for essays and research papers that use statistics or econometrics and rely
on economic models, theory or economic reasoning to analyze causes and consequences of
such a painful shock. Both essays and research papers should be based either upon original
research done by a student or inspired by somebody else research with additional analysis
conducted by the student.
The essays and research papers should be focused and precise and written in English. The
special
requirements
to
research
papers
can
be
found
at
http://www.kse.org.ua/NEW/conf.htm
By November 1, 2009 all interested applicants should submit their essays and papers with a
completed application form at conference@kse.org.ua with indication which category (essay
or research paper) an applicant applies to.
By November 15, 2009 all applicants will be notified about the results of selection. The
selection will be made by a committee consisting of the KSE faculty members. The successful
applicants will be offered to present their essays and research papers at the KSE annual
student conference held on December 5, 2009 and have an opportunity to compete for the
monetary prizes. Travel, accommodation, and food expenses of the KSE annual student
conference participants will be reimbursed by KSE.
For more details, research papers/essays guidelines,
http://www.kse.org.ua/NEW/conf.htm
For questions: 38-044-492 8012, conference@kse.org.ua.
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and
applications
forms:
Souce: www.ukrstat.gov.ua
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The Kyiv School of Economics (KSE), founded by the Economics Education and Research
Consortium (EERC) (www.eerc.kiev.ua) and the Victor Pinchuk Foundation
(www.pinchukfund.org), is a world-class institution with a reputation for excellence both in
Ukraine and internationally. It aims to rank among the top schools in Central and Eastern
Europe, producing a future generation of world-class economists. In doing so, it helps to
improve the economic, business, and policymaking environments of Ukraine and
neighbouring countries.
The Kyiv School of Economics offers an internationally recognized two-year, full-time
English-language Master’s Programs in Economic Analysis and Financial Economics. The
program is taught both by international and Western-trained Ukrainian faculty who have
strong backgrounds in research. Its curriculum is modelled on the best economics and
financial economics graduate programs in North America and Western Europe and provides
students with unrivalled access to economics literature and resources.
Admission is based on merit. Background in economics is not required.
More details – www.kse.org.ua.
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