Meghnad Desai Academy of Economics

Young Economist Research Competition 20259th Edition

YERC is a research competition for undergraduate students who will
Study pertinent economic issues
Build a research paper from scratch
Get mentored by leading academics
Themes
  • 1

    How does the growing gig economy reshape India's labour market dynamics? What policy frameworks can ensure the gig economy contributes to sustainable and inclusive development in India?

  • 2

    How has digital transformation reshaped consumer behaviour and consumption patterns in India over the last decade? How do these evolving consumption patterns impact economic growth and market structure?

  • 3

    What are the key determinants of currency crises in emerging markets, and how do these crises transmit through financial markets? Which policy measures and institutional reforms can strengthen emerging economies' resilience against currency volatility?

  • 4

    How do institutions influence economic performance, innovation, and social welfare? What are the challenges and opportunities in reforming institutions to promote sustainable economic development?

  • 5

    What are the causes and consequences of increasing protectionist measures around the world? How do these policies affect international trade, investment, and economic growth?

  • 6

    How can government policies and institutions drive climate resilience across key economic sectors? What sector-specific approaches could promote sustainable development amid climate challenges?

Winners will receive

1st prize

2 students

Cash prize

10,000 each

Scholarship

1 Lakh rupees scholarship for each team member on our PGD programs

2nd prize

2 students

Cash prize

5,000 each

Scholarship

Rs. 75,000/- scholarship for each team member on our PGD programs

3rd prize

2 students

Amazon gift voucher

2,500 each

Scholarship

Rs. 50,000/- scholarship for each team member on our PGD programs

4th and 5th Prize

2 students

Amazon gift voucher

1,500 each

Scholarship

Rs. 25,000/- scholarship for each team member on our PGD programs

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Here’s what the previous winners have to say about YERC
Winners of YERC 2024

Arz Taneja and Rachel Batra

St. Stephen's College
Oaxaca’s Double Edged Sword:
Gender Wage Discrimination in India
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Shaunak Kulkarni and Rohan Dubey

University of London, teaching centre Podar World College
The Climate Cost of Climate Investment
A Two-Period Perspective
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Shubhlaxmi Darshini and Sharad Yadav

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar School of Economics University
The Impact of Trade Conflicts on the Global Economy:
A Case Study using the Red Sea Trade Disruption
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Shaina Bedi and Ramona Sharma

Jai Hind College
Implications of Geopolitical Conflicts and their Impact on the Global Economy
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Aditi Waila and Tanishka Mathur

Kamala Nehru College
What impact do geopolitical conflicts have on the world economy, and how do these conflicts resonate globally?
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