New prize offered: ‘THE STATA PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN GRAPHICS COMMUNICATION'
This prize will be awarded to the written paper that is deemed to make the best use of graphs for data visualization or communication of research findings using graphics. The papers will be judged by leading empirical researchers in economics.
Conditions of Entry
- Paper submission must meet all of the deadlines for abstract and full paper submission in order to remain eligible.
- When submitting the abstract also select entry into this competition through the conference website
- Entrants must be able to attend and present their paper at the NZAE Conference. The presentation may be either an Oral Presentation or Poster Presentation.
- The paper must involve the use of data and at least one graph. There is no requirement for entrants to use Stata (as opposed to another statistical software).
It is the written paper that will be judged based on the following criteria:
- Clarity of presentation and communication of research findings using graphics
- Clarity of research question and suitability of data used
- Quality of economic analysis
The awards to the winner, sponsored by StataCorp LLC and Survey Design and Analysis Services,
consist
of:
- An annual Stata MP2 licence or upgrade (if the winner already holds a Stata licence)
- Credit for books, redeemed with Survey Design and Analysis Services
- Small cash prize
- Free registration to the next Stata Conference in Australia or New Zealand, with reserved slot on program to present the winning paper
A R BERGSTROM PRIZE IN ECONOMETRICS
The objective of the Prize is to reward the achievement of excellence in econometrics, as evidenced by a research paper in any area of econometrics. The Prize is open to New Zealand citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand who, on the closing date of applications, have current or recent (i.e. within two years) student status for a higher degree. It is intended that the awardee will utilise the proceeds to assist in financing further study or research in econometrics in New Zealand or overseas. For more information
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SEAMUS HOGAN PRIZE*
The Seamus Hogan prize is for the best paper on a public policy topic written by a student.
JAN WHITWELL PRIZE - Doctoral & Bachelor/Masters
The Jan Whitwell prize is awarded for the best presentation by a student.
STATISTICS NEW ZEALAND PRIZE*
The Statistics New Zealand Prize is awarded for the paper that makes the best use of official statistics.
NEW ZEALAND ECONOMIC POLICY PRIZE*
The New Zealand Economic Policy Prize is being offered for the first time in 2011.
It will be awarded to the paper that makes the best contribution to economic policy in New Zealand.
DAVID TEECE PRIZE IN INDUSTRIAL ORGANISATION AND FIRM BEHAVIOUR*
The prize will be awarded to the paper presented at the New Zealand Association of Economists annual conference that is deemed to make the best contribution to the study of industrial organisation and/or firm behaviour.
Papers need not be applied to New Zealand, but preference will be given to those that demonstrate their results are relevant for New Zealand.
This $2,500 award is sponsored by Berkeley Research Group.
Entry conditions
Any paper that contributes to an industrial organisation and/or firm behaviour may be entered in this competition.
Paper submission must meet all of the deadlines for abstract and full paper submission in order to remain eligible.
Entrants must be able to attend and present their paper at the NZAE Conference. The presentation may be either an Oral Presentation or Poster Presentation.
When submitting the abstract also select entry into this competition through the conference website.
It is the written paper that will be judged based on the following criteria: relevance to the fields of industrial organisation and/or firm behaviour; the quality of economic analysis; and relevance to New Zealand.
NZIER POSTER COMPETITION
This prize is given for the best poster displayed at the annual NZAE conference.
There are two categories: post-graduate student and open.
PEOPLE’S CHOICE POSTER PRIZE
Delegates at the conference will have the opportunity to vote for this award.
NZAE EDUCATION TRUST GRADUATE STUDY AWARDS
Applications are invited from students currently attending New Zealand Universities to attend the annual NZAE conference.
NZAE EDUCATION TRUST CONFERENCE ASSISTANCE AWARDS
Applications are invited from students currently attending New Zealand Universities to attend the annual NZAE conference.
* A full paper is required to be submitted by 10th June to be eligible for these prizes