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Student Resources2008-2009 Student Essay Contest
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis announces the Twentieth Annual Student Essay Contest open to all high school juniors and seniors in the Ninth Federal Reserve District.
Writing Guide | Rules | Awards | Timetable | Archive
What role, if any, should the government play in energy markets?
Energy markets affect everyone, as anyone who has just begun driving is aware. The unfortunate reality is that the prices of oil and gasoline, as well as a number of other energy sources, have risen dramatically in recent years.
Politicians have responded to outrage over fuel prices with any number of schemes to get costs under control. But there are other reasons energy policy has come into such sharp focus. Increasing concern about pollution and global warming is tied to the way energy is produced. The sources of U.S. energy have also drawn attention because of their relation to national security issues. More
If you have any questions, contact Joe Mahon at Joseph.Mahon@mpls.frb.org or call 612-204-5254.
Writing Guide
Rules
Awards
Fifteen students in each division will receive a $100 U.S. savings bond. In addition, from each division a first- and second-place winner will be selected. The two second-place winners will each receive an additional $200 savings bond and the two first-place winners will each receive an additional $400 savings bond. One first-place winner will be selected as the overall winner of a paid summer internship at the Minneapolis Fed. The essay will also be published in The Region magazine.
Contest Timetable |
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Student essays due |
March 20, 2009 |
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Finalists announced |
April 10, 2009 |
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Student Workshop and Awards Program, Minneapolis, Minn. |
April 24, 2009 |
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