Opportunity brief
About the Competition
Ecolibrium, the Economics Society of PGDAV (M) College, presents its inaugural Article Writing Competition, inviting undergraduate students to examine the forces shaping the global economy critically. Centred around the theme "The Economics of Power in the 21st Century", the competition encourages participants to explore how nations, corporations, institutions and individuals exercise economic influence through trade, technology, finance, resources and labour.
The competition aims to foster original thinking, rigorous economic analysis, and informed perspectives on contemporary global developments. Winning entries will be considered for publication in Arthavistaar, Ecolibrium's annual economics newsletter.
- Eligibility & Participation
- Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students across colleges and universities.
- Individual and team submissions of up to two members are permitted.
- Each participant/team may submit only one article. Inter-college collaborations are allowed.
- Theme & Choice of Topic
Participants may choose a topic within the following themes or combine multiple themes in their article.
- Trade & the New Globalisation: Tariffs, protectionism, trade wars, global supply chains, reshoring, friend-shoring and shifting patterns of global economic power.
- The State of War: Economic consequences of armed conflict, military expenditure, inflation, trade disruptions, wartime economies and post-war reconstruction.
- Economic Warfare: Sanctions, embargoes, export controls and the use of trade, finance, energy and currencies as instruments of geopolitical influence.
- Technology, AI & Corporate Power: Artificial intelligence, technological competition, Big Tech, market concentration, productivity, employment and the distribution of technological gains.
- Resources, Energy & the Green Transition: Energy security, critical minerals, resource dependence, the petrodollar system, greenflation and the economics of sustainable development.
- Labour, Inequality & Economic Security: Wages, labour markets, bargaining power, income and wealth inequality, social protection and the distribution of economic gains.
Topics listed above are indicative rather than exhaustive. Articles should demonstrate a clear economic perspective and engage critically with the chosen subject.
- Article Specifications & Submission Guidelines
- Word limit: 1,200–1,500 words
- Language: English
- Formatting: Times New Roman, 12-point font. Submissions must be in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) format.
- Author details: Include the article title, author(s)' name(s), college/university, and contact information.
- File naming: ParticipantName_CollegeName or TeamName_CollegeName
- Structure: Articles should have a clear title, coherent arguments, appropriate section headings wherever necessary, and a well-developed conclusion.
- Tables and figures: All tables, graphs, figures, and images must be properly sourced, with due credit given to the original creators. Sources must be clearly cited. Images used in the article must also be submitted as separate, high-resolution files along with the article via email to ensure print quality. Captions and references for visual materials will not be counted towards the word limit.
- Language and styling: Italicise and explain non-English terms. Bold formatting may be used for emphasis, and superscripts or asterisks must be explained in footnotes.
- Referencing: APA style referencing is mandatory. All external sources, quotations, statistics, datasets, and borrowed ideas must be properly acknowledged.
- Originality & Academic Integrity
- All submissions must be original, independently written, and previously unpublished.
- Plagiarism, fabricated data, misrepresentation of authorship, and AI-generated content are strictly prohibited.
The organising committee reserves the right to verify originality and disqualify entries that violate these requirements.
5. Evaluation Criteria
Submissions will be evaluated on the following parameters:
- Originality & Innovation
- Depth of Economic Analysis
- Research & Evidence
- Structure & Coherence
- Conclusion & Recommendations
- Submission Rules
- Articles (& Images) must be submitted through the official email before the announced deadline:
ecolibrium@pgdav.du.ac.in
- Late submissions and entries that do not comply with the prescribed guidelines may be rejected.
- Participants must ensure that all submitted information is accurate.
- Prizes & Publication
Winning entries will receive exciting prizes and will be considered for publication in Arthavistaar, Ecolibrium's annual economics newsletter. Authors will receive due credit and retain ownership of their original work while granting Ecolibrium permission to publish selected articles with appropriate attribution. The editorial team reserves the right to make edits for clarity, coherence, and factual accuracy while retaining the author's intended meaning.
- General Rules
- The organising committee reserves the right to resolve unforeseen issues and disqualify entries that violate the guidelines.
- The judges' and organising committee's decision shall be final.
- Important Dates
- Registration Deadline: 10 November, 2026
- Article Submission Deadline: 20 November, 2026
For queries or clarifications, participants may contact the Ecolibrium organising team through the official communication channels.