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LSESU Economics Society Essay Competition · Editorial Library
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LSESU Essay Competition vs Economics Challenge: Two LSE Competitions, Side-by-Side (2026)
The LSESU Economics Society runs two very different competitions, and students confuse them constantly. The Essay Competition asks for a 1500-word argued essay; the Economics Challenge is a multiple-choice test of about 50 questions.… Read article →
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What Is the LSESU Economics Essay Competition? A Complete 2026 Guide for International Students
The LSESU Economics Society Essay Competition is a free, global writing competition for high-school students, run annually since 2017, with all five prompts set by LSE Economics Department professors. This guide explains the format,… Read article →
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Why we do not issue participation certificates
The Essay Competition awards four distinction tiers — no participation certificate. The decision is deliberate, and the reasoning matters more than the omission. Read article →
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The Sen Club at LSE: three Nobel laureates the Society has hosted
The Society flagship Sen Club seminar series has hosted Amartya Sen, Eric Maskin, and Oliver Hart. Each is connected to the analytical traditions that shape what the Essay Competition rubric rewards. Read article →
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The 2026 LSESU Economics Essay Competition Is Open: How to Enter
The 2026 cycle of the LSESU Economics Society Essay Competition is open — free, with no registration. Five public prompts set by LSE Economics Department professors; deadline 1 September 2026. Read article →