Opportunity brief
ELIGIBILITY AND PARTICIPATION
- The competition is open to undergraduate students from any recognised institution. Participants from all academic disciplines are welcome. - Participation is permitted in teams of up to three members. Individual entries are also accepted. - Team members may belong to different institutions or academic courses. - Team composition cannot be changed after the Round 1 submission without prior approval from the organisers. - The team submitting in Round 1 must remain the same team presenting in Round 2.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Round 1: Written Submission
Criterion
Weightage
Clarity and originality of the research question and argument 25%
Strength and appropriateness of the analytical approach 30%
Economic reasoning and quality of literature or evidence proposed 25%
Structure, clarity, and adherence to the word limit 20%
Total
100%
Round 2: Presentation and Q&A
Criterion
Weightage
Strength of argument and use of literature and evidence 30%
Depth of economic reasoning and analytical rigour 20%
Handling of the counter-statement 30%
Presentation quality and responses during Q&A 20%
Total
100%
RULES AND GUIDELINES
- Submission Requirements: The Round 1 submission must not exceed 750 words and must follow the format specified on the registration page. Submissions must be made before the stated deadline. Late submissions will not be considered. - Originality and Citations: All work must be original. Plagiarism or unattributed use of AI-generated text will result in disqualification. All sources must be appropriately cited. - Mandatory Position: Teams must argue that the AI bubble will burst. Participants may qualify or narrow their thesis but must not argue in favour of the opposite position. - Round 2 Time Limits: The presentation will be limited to 20 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of Q&A. These time limits will be strictly enforced. - Counter-Statement: The counter-statement will be distributed to all Round 2 teams 30 minutes before their respective presentation slots, under the same conditions. Teams may not seek outside assistance during this preparation period. - Final Decision: The decisions of the judges and the organising committee will be final and binding. - Changes to Competition Format: The organisers reserve the right to modify the rules, timeline, or format of the competition, with prior notice to registered participants.