To encourage undergraduate interest in economic issues, International Atlantic Economic Society president Viral V. Acharya and International Atlantic Economic Society Vice-President N. Gregory Mankiw cordially invite students to compete in the IAES Annual Best Undergraduate Paper Award (BUPA) competition on 10 October 2026. The IAES strives to recognize and reward outstanding research conducted by undergraduate students worldwide. Each year, four finalists are selected to present their research orally.
The winner will receive:
- $1000
- a commemorative plaque
- an invitation to publish their research in the Atlantic Economic Journal.
Each finalist will receive:
- $100
- a commemorative plaque
- an invitation to publish an 800 word summary of their research in the Atlantic Economic Journal.
The 2026 BUPA Finalists will be announced in August!
Thank you to everyone who submitted!