Showing posts with label economy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label economy. Show all posts

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Freelance writing, ThisIsCoryTyler.com (economy/ political plog), pays $30 per post (Philadelphia)

Mr. Tyler, founder of ThisIsCoryTyler.com (http://www.thisiscorytyler.wordpress.com) is looking to hire five disgruntled Americans fed up with the state of the economy and the political banterings of Congress. He is paying writers with proven blogging experience $30 per post. Please be bitter and please ensure that your writing style aligns with that of the blog.

Location: Philadelphia

Compensation: $30 per post

Contact Information:

For inquiries: gigs-jjsxh-2530667057@craigslist.org

For submissions: gigs-jjsxh-2530667057@craigslist.org

Website: http://www.thisiscorytyler.wordpress.com

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Free contest, IHDP International Writing Contest on "Green Economy", top prize: $500

Deadline: 31 August 2011

The IHDP Secretariat (UNU-IHDP) is pleased to announce its first scientific writing contest for a new magazine to be launched in late fall 2011.

The contest is open to young scholars from all over the world (graduate students, PhD students or postdocs). Scholars from developing countries are particularly encouraged to take part. The Secretariat will select five winners to be awarded a cash prize - and will publish their work in its magazine’s first issue.

Articles should address a significant scientific topic relating to the human dimensions of the 'Green Economy'. While the subject matter may be technical, contestants should seek to write an article that is understandable to a non-scientific audience.

Entries are not to exceed 3,000 words and must be submitted via e-mail to secretariat@ihdp.unu.edu by August 31, 2011. Please make sure to include “Writing Contest” in the subject line.

Cash prizes will be as follows:

* 1st Place - $ 500

* 2nd Place - $ 200

* 3rd - 5th Place - $ 100 each

Employees of the IHDP Secretariat (UNU-IHDP) and their dependants are excluded from entry. No recourse to legal action is permitted.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: secretariat@ihdp.unu.edu

For submissions: secretariat@ihdp.unu.edu

Website: http://www.ihdp.unu.edu

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Freelance writing, LongIslandWins.com, payment: $40-$70 for a writing assignment (Nassau/ Suffolk)

Long Island Wins, a public information campaign centered on immigration, is looking for freelance writers based in Nassau and Suffolk counties to report stories that highlight the economic, social, and cultural contributions of immigrants.

We are looking for writers to cover news, culture, civil rights, and business, as each genre relates to immigration on Long Island. For example, freelancers might write a profile of a Irish immigrant fashion designer or a hard news piece on a coalition of Salvadoran restaurant owners.

Print stories will typically be between 400-600 words, but we also welcome freelancers who can report through video, audio, and photography.

Payment for stories will range from $40-70 depending on the amount of traffic generated by the post during its first week online. Specific details regarding traffic targets will be available to qualified candidates.

Freelancers should be based on Long Island and have experience in journalism. Recent college graduates, bloggers, and returning journalists are all encouraged to apply. Ideally, writers will cover stories based in their own communities.

Qualified candidates should send a cover letter describing their interest in immigration, a resume, and three clips to jobs@longislandwins.com.

Long Island Wins is an equal opportunity employer.

Location: Long Island

Compensation: $40-70 depending on the amount of traffic

Contact Information:

For inquiries: thesson@longislandwins.com

For submissions: thesson@longislandwins.com

Website: http://longislandwins.com/

Freelance writing, LongIslandWins.com, payment: $40-$70 for a writing assignment (Nassau/ Suffolk)

Long Island Wins, a public information campaign centered on immigration, is looking for freelance writers based in Nassau and Suffolk counties to report stories that highlight the economic, social, and cultural contributions of immigrants.

We are looking for writers to cover news, culture, civil rights, and business, as each genre relates to immigration on Long Island. For example, freelancers might write a profile of a Irish immigrant fashion designer or a hard news piece on a coalition of Salvadoran restaurant owners.

Print stories will typically be between 400-600 words, but we also welcome freelancers who can report through video, audio, and photography.

Payment for stories will range from $40-70 depending on the amount of traffic generated by the post during its first week online. Specific details regarding traffic targets will be available to qualified candidates.

Freelancers should be based on Long Island and have experience in journalism. Recent college graduates, bloggers, and returning journalists are all encouraged to apply. Ideally, writers will cover stories based in their own communities.

Qualified candidates should send a cover letter describing their interest in immigration, a resume, and three clips to jobs@longislandwins.com.

Long Island Wins is an equal opportunity employer.

Location: Long Island

Compensation: $40-70 depending on the amount of traffic

Contact Information:

For inquiries: thesson@longislandwins.com

For submissions: thesson@longislandwins.com

Website: http://longislandwins.com/

Monday, April 25, 2011

Young Economist of the Year Essay Contest, top prize: £1,000

Deadline: 16 May 2011

The Society launched their Young Economist of the Year competition in 2007, in association with tutor2u. This prestigious essay writing competition invites students currently studying for A Levels and the International Baccalaureate in all subjects to write on a major current problem or topic of concern. The winner of the Young Economist of the Year wins £1,000, with runners-up each receiving £500.

Students are invited to write an essay of between 1,000 to 2,000 words, on a subject set by the President of the Royal Economic Society, calling on key elements of their A Level or International Baccalaureate courses, examples from the world around them and imaginative discussion. Each year's topic for the essay title will be set in the Spring term and advertised through Tutor2U and the RES website.

The 2011 essay competition is now open. The titles chosen by the Royal Economic Society President and judges are:

1. "Is the rise of China good for America and Europe?"
2. "Has recent government policy towards banks reduced the chance of another big financial crisis - or increased it?”
3. "Would a 'fat tax' be an effective policy to counter obesity?"
4. “An NHS free at point of access is unsustainable in the 21st century and an alternative funding model is needed.” Discuss
5. "Should governments go for growth or for happiness?"

Our partners in this competition, Tutor2U, will manage the online applications which must be made by May 16 2011. Direct Link to Online Application Form >>

The winner of the Young Economist of the Year prize will be announced in August each year, with the prize presentation made at the RES Annual Public Lecture in the Autumn. Each school or college who submits one or more entries will receive a certificate of entry.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: royaleconsoc@st-andrews.ac.uk

For submissions: submit here

Website: http://www.res.org.uk/

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Freelance writing, employment/ job-hunting website, pays £40 per 1000 words

We are a new company looking for freelance writers to contribute articles on all aspects of employment issues, from finding work, succeeding in employment, challenges of the current economy.

Writers should have a degree at grade 2.1 or above and have a very good command of the English language. Topics will be circulated and the most appropriate writer will be given the job. This will be ongoing work.

Remuneration will vary but will begin at approximately £40 per 1000 words.

Please write in the first instance with your details and background.

Location: London/UK

Compensation: £40+ per 1000 words

Via: craigslist.org

Contact Information:

For inquiries: job-n45ph-2326583825@craigslist.org

For submissions: job-n45ph-2326583825@craigslist.org

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Free to enter, World Trade Organization's Essay Award for Young Economists, prize: CHF5,000

Deadline: 3 June 2011

WTO launches essay award for young economists

The WTO launched on 15 February the “2011 Essay Award for Young Economists”. The Award aims to promote high-quality research on the WTO and WTO-related issues among young economists and to reinforce the relationship between the WTO and the academic community.

Prize

The annual WTO Essay Award consists of a prize of CHF 5,000 to the author(s) of the winning essay. In the case of a co-authored paper, the prize will be equally divided among the authors. The winning paper will be officially announced at the annual meeting of the European Trade Study Group (ETSG), which is currently the largest conference specializing in international trade. The award ceremony will take place in September 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The winning author(s) will receive funding to attend the meeting.

Selection

An Academic Selection Panel is responsible for the selection of the winning paper. The Panel comprises:

* Professor Avinash Dixit (Princeton University)
* Professor Robert Staiger (Stanford University)
* Professor Alberto Trejos (INCAE Business School).

Ex officio panel members will include Dr Patrick Low (Director, Economic Research and Statistics Division, WTO Secretariat) and Dr Hakim Ben Hammouda (Director, Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation, WTO Secretariat).

Dr Michele Ruta (Economist, Economic Research and Statistics Division, WTO) coordinates the work of the Selection Panel.

Eligibility

The paper must address issues related to the economics of the WTO. Possible topics include the effects and design of trade agreements, contingent protection, trade facilitation, Aid for Trade, the economic aspects of dispute settlement, regional versus multilateral integration, trade agreements and the environment. The author(s) of the paper must possess or be engaged in the completion of a PhD degree and, if over 30 years of age, be no more than two years past a PhD defence. In the case of co-authored papers, this requirement shall apply to all authors. In addition, to be considered for the Award, essays cannot exceed 15,000 words.

Past winners

* The 2010 WTO Prize was awarded to Dave Donaldson (MIT) and Olena Ivus (Queen's University).
* The 2009 WTO Prize was awarded to Ralph Ossa (University of Chicago). The runner-up was Mostafa Beshkar (University of New Hampshire).

Important deadlines

Essays must be submitted by 3 June 2011. The Economic Research and Statistics Division of the WTO Secretariat will shortlist eligible papers by 17 June 2011 and the Selection Panel will take a final decision by 15 July 2011. Only the author(s) of short-listed essays will be notified.

Publication

The winning essay will be published in the WTO Working Paper Series and it is the responsibility of the author(s) to endeavour to secure publication of the contribution in a journal.

Submissions

All submissions should be sent to essay.award@wto.org. Submissions should include as separate attachments in PDF format:

1. the essay
2. the CV of the author(s), specifying (i) current affiliation(s), (ii) the academic institution awarding the PhD, (iii) the year (or the expected year) of the PhD, (iv) the date of birth of the author(s).

More information here.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Freelance writing, online political/ economic forum, pays $0.10-$0.50 per word (Canada)

Reply to: job-4kpwd-2294370577@craigslist.org

New start up on-line political and economic forum is looking for fresh new writers that have a clear understanding of what it means to write for social media outlet. If you have a strong knowledge of the local issues in South Western Ontario, know how to research on the net, and are able to put together an interesting interview, we would love to see samples of your writing and a copy of your curriculum vitae.

Requirements for the job: good writing skills, knowledge of politics and economy, quick wit and a digital recorder (if you are going to interview).

Rate of Pay: It will vary from $0.10 to$0 .50 per word depending on the topic and work that needs to go into a piece. We are looking at stories between 350-800 words. We are also looking to do series on various topics. This will be as required work and you can work from home; so great if you need some extra cash

Location: Southwestern Ontario

Compensation: Rate of Pay: It will vary from $0.10 to$0 .50 per word depending on the topic and work that needs to go into a piece.

Telecommuting is ok.

More information here.

Monday, March 28, 2011

Free contest, Progressive Economics Forum's Student Essay Contest, top prize: $1,000 (Canada)

Deadline: 30 April 2011

ELIGIBILE ENTRANTS

➢ Open to all Canadian students, studying in Canada and abroad, as well as international students presently studying in Canada.
➢ The definition of “student” encompasses full-time as well as part-time students.
➢ Students eligible for the 2011 competition must have been/be enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution at some point during the period of May 2010 - April 2011.

LEVELS OF COMPETITION

There are two levels of competition

➢ One for undergraduates
➢ One for graduates*
*Note: Entrants who have previously completed a degree, and are returning to do a second undergraduate degree, will be considered for the graduate student competition.

CONTENT OF THE ESSAY

➢ Entries may be on any subject related to political economy, economic theory or an economic policy issue, which best reflects a critical approach to the functioning, efficiency, and social and environmental consequences of unconstrained markets.

ELIGIBLE SUBMISSIONS

Eligible entries will be…

➢ …postmarked (if hard copy) or emailed no later than April 30, 2011
➢ …the only submission by the author (i.e., one submission per person).
➢ …between 20-40 pages in length, and typed in 12-point font, double spaced.
➢ …referenced to academic standards (including any data)
➢ …written in either English or French
➢ …original, single-authored essays that do not infringe upon the rights of any third parties
➢ …accepted on re-submission once
➢ …accompanied by a completed PEF Essay Contest Submission Form (Word file)

Send entries by email to hudsoni@ms.umanitoba.ca, or if hard copy, to: PEF, c/o Ian Hudson, Department of Economics, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 5V5

Entrants consent to having the Progressive Economic Forum publish winning essays and those receiving honourable mention. Each applicant will submit a valid e-mail and postal address for correspondence.

ADJUDICATION

➢ A panel of judges selected and approved by the Progressive Economic Forum will judge entries.
➢ Entries will be judged according to the following criteria: substance and originality, writing style, composition, and organization.
➢ The Progressive Economic Forum reserves the right not to award a prize or any prizes where submissions do not meet contest standards or criteria.

WINNING SUBMISSIONS

➢ The winning essays will be announced at the Annual General Meeting of the PEF.
➢ A cash prize of $1,000 will be awarded the winner of the graduate competition; and $500 will be awarded to the winner of the undergraduate competition.
➢ The winning essays will be published on the PEF website.
➢ Judges’ decisions are final.

More information here.

Friday, March 25, 2011

Freelance writing, Carnet Atlantique Journal, pays $300 per article (USA)

Reply to: job-nh8fb-2285249379@craigslist.org

Writers/ journalists/ research for quarterly web journal for French readers (written in English) interested in US politics, economics, public personalities, theater, and history.

Check our website: carnetatlantique.com

Location: NOT LOCATION SPECIFIC

Compensation: $100 upon mutual agreement on story outline + $100 submission of acceptable first draft + $100 upon acceptance final story = $300 total

Telecommuting is ok.

More information here.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Freelance writing, politics/ economy blog, pays $55 for 5 articles per week

Reply to: gigs-g75da-2190766930@craigslist.org

We are looking for writers to blog about politics, the economy, the government, and the war on terror. Political affiliation does not matter.

Ideal candidates have good grammar and writing skills, and must have experience or knowledge about content management systems(like Blogger, Wordpress, etc.).

We can pay $55 for five 500 word articles per week(one daily article), with the potential for more. We pay via Pay Pal.

Please submit your writing samples when responding to this ad.

Compensation: $55 for five 500 word articles.

More information here.

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Free contest, Atlas Economic Research Foundation Essay Contest: Money in Crisis, top prize: $2,000

Deadline: 15 January 2011

SOUND MONEY ESSAY CONTEST “Money In Crisis”

The Atlas Economic Research Foundation is proud to sponsor an essay contest for students, young faculty, and policy writers who are concerned about the cause of Sound Money.

Prizes:

The overall winner of the Essay Contest will receive a cash prize of $2000.

Two additional prizes of $1000 each will be given to outstanding essays written by junior faculty, graduate students, or policy writers in the US.

 Two additional prizes of $1,000 each will be given to outstanding essays written by foreign-based students, junior faculty, or policy writers. (special category).

Two additional prizes of $500 each will be given to outstanding essays written by undergraduate students in the US.

Essay Topics:

 Sound Money and Stability: How Do Monetary Distortions Create Economic Imbalances?
 Monetary Policy and the Rule of Law: What Are the Links Between Sound Money and the Rule of Law?
 A New Monetary Regime and the Future of Fiat Money: Can Improved Monetary Policies Prevent Future Crises?
 The Future of Monetary Nationalism: Are Competing National Currencies and Independent Monetary Policies Compatible with a Globalized Economy?
 Effective Strategies on How to Restore Limited Government Through Sound Money

Feel free to use your own title. However, please make reference to which topic(s) of the
above listed your essay is addressing.

Description:

In its second year, Atlas is holding an essay contest in order to raise awareness and promote knowledge about sound money, and to identify young talents whose keen understanding of this subject will, hopefully, steer the direction of monetary policy toward sound free-market principles. The contest is open to junior faculty, policy writers, graduate and undergraduate students in the US and abroad. While all essays must be written in English, there will be a separate category for foreign contestants whose English is not their first language. Two winners from this category will be chosen. Participants in the essay contest must address one of the Essay Topics listed above (or a combination of them). Essays will be judged on the basis of clarity of writing and quality of thought. Judges will be looking for thoughtful essays that reveal that the writer has considered the benefits of free economies. Please read this entire page, including the sections on Eligibility and Essay Guidelines, before submitting your paper.

Eligibility:

To be eligible, you must be 35 years old or younger, a junior faculty member or a student of a fully-accredited university, or a policy writer connected to a think tank or a policy institute.

Essay Guidelines:

Essays must be written in English.
Essay must have a cover page with the essay’s title and the name of the author.
Essay must be at least 1500 words but no more than 8000 words.
Essay must be an original work written by the submitter and must not have been previously published elsewhere.
Atlas prefers a writing style which is accessible to the educated laymen, but rigorous enough as to be used in college and university courses.
Atlas prefers well-researched papers with references and footnotes that back up assertions, but we note that our judges are not looking for the paper with the most footnotes.
Winning essays will become the property of Atlas and may be published in print or electronically.

Submitting Your Essay:

Email your completed essay, in Word document, as an attachment to SoundMoneyProject@AtlasNetwork.org on or before January 15, 2011. In your email, you must include your name, mailing address, and the think tank, university or school that you wish to list as affiliation.

If you have any questions about the contest or feedback about our larger work on Sound Money, please send an e-mail to SoundMoneyProject@AtlasNetwork.org.

More information here.