Economics essay competitions run in the UK every year
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formal economics work experience events take place for senior students every year
Economics Olympiads take place nationally in the UK every year
students apply to Economics-related courses in the UK every year
The numbers don't add up...
...but we may have a solution
There is a chronic lack of opportunities for young people interested in Economics, Finance and Politics.
There is a chronic lack of opportunities for young people interested in Economics, Finance and Politics.
The Youth Economic Review exists to fill that gap.
The Youth Economic Review exists to fill that gap.
How it works:
How it works:
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Students request to join YER, completely for free, with no past experience required
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Students join our Discord, start their own research project or join a group's
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Students work on research projects at their own pace, with no time constraints
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Students have their work reviewed by their peers, then have it published online
YER is 100% volunteer-led, volunteer-run research group made up of only 15 to 18 year-olds who get to choose their own ideas and interests to write on, collaborate with others in creating research pieces, and have their work published and credited. If that sounds interesting to you, consider applying, by continuing to the Apply page or simply emailing us at hshecon@gmail.com
If you apply and can volunteer with YER, you will be invited to our Discord server where all discussion takes place. You can look for teams where the research prompt interests you. If none of the teams interest you, you can always submit your own idea and form a team, or wait for others with similar interests to join you, in which case you would be the lead author. Once your team has finished their research project, it will be sent to two random students who will assess your work on multiple metrics. You can also assess other people's work.
On a side note, if you don't want to write but simply talk with like-minded people, just say that in your application form and you will just be invited to the Discord.
How does this help me?
How does this help me?
YER is one of the most accessible forms of a passion project and demonstrates initiative and independence
Writing with YER produces evidence you can point to on applications, unlike in essay competitions
YER is free, with no barrier to entry, and a low time commitment
YER counts towards your DofE award and Saltire award
YER develops your economic analysis, writing and collaborative skills
YER is elligible for your Saltire Award, just ask us via email to learn more
YER is elligible for your DofE skills or volunteering section, just ask us via email to learn more
Who's behind this?
My name is Hemish Kumar. I'm a 16 year old student in Aberdeen who loves Economics and Politics. I founded YER because of the struggle many of us face trying to find relevant opportunities that relate to our interest. Too many times, there are simply not enough spaces for the growing number of pupils interested in a future in the industry. Feel free to get in contact with me at hshecon@gmail.com
FAQs
How credible is YER?
How credible is YER?
The credibility of YER increases as more people join. However, the important part to consider is that people interested in considering your work with YER would most likely read your papers specifically, so the credibilty of your work is the most important aspect to consider. We cannot garuantee that admissions officers will recognise YER as a credible opportunity, but it is your work that they consider the most.
What would participating with YER actually entail?
What would participating with YER actually entail?
As a participant, you would choose your own research paper idea or join another group, through the Discord, to contribute to their research paper. You would contribute as much as you wish to your projects, and once you or your group is satisfied with the work, it would be submitted to reviewers, then published. More info can be found on our Discord, as well as the forms to submit a research idea or submit a paper.
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