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2013/2014 YEOTY Archive Click the links below for past entries from 2013 Click here for Senior Category entries from 2013 Click here for Junior Category entries from 2013

YEOTY Partners YEOTY is only possible thanks to our different partners that help in so many different ways. ​ Read more about our partners, what they do and how they are involved in YEOTY. ​ Oide Oide is a new support service for teachers and school leaders, funded by the Department of Education, formed from the integration of four existing support services and launched on September 1, 2023. Learn More Irish Economic Association Learn More IGEES (Irish Government Economic Evaluation Service) Learn More Central Bank of Ireland Learn More Laois Education Centre Learn More Maynooth University (NUI) Department of Economics Learn More MTU: Munster Technological University Learn More Department of Environment, Climate and Communications Learn More UCD Learn More University of Galway Learn More University of Limerick Learn More Trinity College Dublin Learn More ATU: Atlantic Technological University Learn More ESRI Learn More BSTAI Business Studies Teachers Association of Ireland Learn More CSO: Central Statistics Office Learn More Southeast Technological University Learn More UBUNTU Learn More TU Dublin Learn More University College Cork (UCC) Learn More

2019 YEOTY Archive Scroll down to look at overall winning entries from 2019. Check back here in the coming weeks and months as we upload more winning entries, the special interest awards and medal awarded entries from 2019! Senior Young Economist of the Year 2019 Name of Student: Sihoo Kim Teacher: Pat Egan School: Rockwell College Project Title: Investigating Human Rationality Through Behavioural Aspect Click here to view the project Junior Young Economist of the Year 2019 Name of Students: Ava Plunkett, Orlaith McGeough, Aoibhinn Lucid, Aisling Lavery and Davina Clerkin. Teacher: James Doyle School: St Vincent's Secondary School, Dundalk Project Title: The Rise in Demand For Online Shopping and the Effects it is having on High Street Stores. Click here to view the project See More Entries from previous years

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YEOTY 2023 Special Interest Award Winners Below are the winning project entries for the 2023 Special Interest Awards at the Young Economist of the Year Awards Ceremony. They are listed below in the order they were presented at the Awards Ceremony UCD Award Best Use of Policy in a Project Name of Student: Hugh O'Sullivan Sexton Teacher: Eva Acton School: Coláiste Mhuire, Mullingar Project Title: The Economy of Cannabis Click here to view the project Maynooth University Award Best Use of Economic Concepts Name of Student: Junjia Li Teacher: Ronan Murdock School: The Institute of Education Project Title: Refugee immigrants: Assets or Burdens? What policies should we adopt? Click here to view the project University of Galway Award Economic Sustainability Name of Students: Jack Gleeson & Ana Bucur Teacher: Michelle Woulfe School: John the Baptist Community School Project Title: Could History Repeat itself? A forecast of the British Economy following Truss's Mini Budget based on comparisons with the "Iron Lady" Click here to view the project Technological University of Dublin Award Creativity Award Name of Student: Amelie O'Connor Teacher: John Lowndes School: Tullamore College Project Title: How can Pokemon be used as an educational tool for Economics Click here to view the project University of Limerick Award Inclusion in Economics Name of Student: Holly Hewson Teacher: Fabian Mak School: Rathdown School Project Title: (P)in(k)flation: Do rapid inflation rates widen gender inequality in Ireland Click here to view the project Munster Technological University Award Spirit of YEOTY Name of Students: Rania Alaorfi & Julia Dluzniewska Teacher: Martin Murphy School: Coláiste Chiaráin Project Title: Are we relying too much on corporation tax? Click here to view the project Trinity College Dublin Award Circular Economy Award Name of Student: Cillian Duignan Teacher: Kate Sheils School: Coláiste Choilm Swords Project Title: Circularity and a Sustainable Ireland Click here to view the project Atlantic Technological University Award Environmental Sustainability Award Name of Students: Benedict O'Sullivan, Michael Owens & Kevin Cooney Teacher: Mairéad O'Sullivan School: Glenstal Abbey School Project Title: Deposit Return Scheme - Can money-back Economics deliver change for good Click here to view the project CSO Award Best Use of Data Award Name of Students: Alexia D'Arcy and Keelin O'Carroll Teacher: James Doyle School: St Andrews College Project Title: The Irish Housing Crisis: an issue of supply or demand? Click here to view the project Irish Government Economic & Evaluation Sercive (IGEES) Award Irish Government Policy Award Name of Students: Vedh Kannan, Thomas Forbes and Will Carkner Teacher: Matthew Taylor School: Sutton Park School Project Title: Driving Change: The Potential for Congestion Pricing in Irish Cities Click here to view the project Central Bank of Ireland: Silver Award Monetary Policy/Irish Economy Name of Student: Eva Cotter Teacher: Paula Fitzsimons School: St Louis Secondary School, Dundalk Project Title: What is the economic impact of inflation on homelessness in Ireland Click here to view the project Central Bank of Ireland: Gold Award Monetary Policy/Irish Economy Name of Students: Callum Hughes Teacher: Mairéad O'Sullivan School: Glenstal Abbey School Project Title: Energy Challenges/crisis in Ireland: Why are we so energy dependant on other countries and what can we do about it? Click here to view the project

2015 YEOTY ARCHIVE Click the links below to view the entries from 2015 Click here for the 2015 Senior Category Entries Click here for the 2015 Junior Category Entries

YEOTY 2024 Information on YEOTY 2024 is out now! Click the button below for more information about YEOTY 2024! ​ ​ ​ The 2024 Teacher CPD session to support mentoring students took place online on Thursday 9th November 2023. Recordings and resources can be found by clicking the link below. ​ ​ The portal for submitting entries will open in mid February 2024. The deadline for submitting entries will be on 1st March 2024. The Awards Ceremony will take place on the 8th May 2024 in the University of Limerick. Click here for information on YEOTY 2024 Click here for resources from the CPD Day About Oide Young Economist of the Year YEOTY, as it has become affectionately known, is now in its tenth year and is developing into a significant national awards event for the enjoyment and promotion of economics. Commencing in 2013, the initiative has grown from strength to strength with an increasing number of participants and an improved level of quality each year. The national awards event rotates amongst the major third-level institutions in Ireland. The first YEOTY was hosted by the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting at Maynooth University in 2013. Each year economics teachers across the country attend a professional learning day organised by Oide in association with members of the Irish Economics Association (IEA) to learn about the latest developments in economics in order to enhance their own knowledge and in turn that of their students. Teachers then work with students on inquiry-based projects to be submitted to the annual Young Economist of the Year competition organised by Oide. In inviting students to explore real life issues through their projects, it is an excellent medium to facilitate students in developing greater economic literacy and to understand how economics relates to their everyday lives and future. Researching economic issues in this way empowers students to develop knowledge and skills that can be applied to many areas of life and further study. Submissions to YEOTY have demonstrated a clear understanding that economics is about our choices and behaviours and how these impact on our individual lives, our country, global economies and on the planet we share. The purpose of the YEOTY awards is to showcase, acknowledge and celebrate the work of students and teachers in planning, preparing and sharing their projects. The Oide Young Economist of the Year (YEOTY) national awards, is an initiative of Oide. Oide is the largest teacher support service in Ireland serving approximately 35,000 post-primary teachers of which approx. 1,500 are business and economics teachers. Oide is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES). The DES fund the Oide Young Economist of the Year awards as part of the continuing professional development of teachers of business and economics. YEOTY partners include members of the Irish Economics Association (IEA) the Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service (IGEES), the Central Bank of Ireland, the Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment and economics and education departments in all of the major third level institutions in Ireland. Each partner contributes to the continuing professional development of economics teachers, evaluates projects and sponsors prizes for the awards. YEOTY is a shining example of the high level of commitment from students and their teachers to the study of economics and the types of partnerships in education being encouraged and enabled by the Department of Education and Skills. How to get involved in YEOTY • Participating schools may hold their own internal competition and may choose a maximum of three projects per class to submit to YEOTY. • The projects are submitted online in February/March through the portal on www.youngeconomist.ie • The shortlisted projects are invited to attend the YEOTY awards in a leading university, rotating around supporting universities annually). • There are various awards for sections re sponsor interest groups – e.g. Central Bank award; IGEES award etc. ​

2024 Project Entries Below are the links for the project submissions for Young Economist of the Year 2024. ​ There is a separate submission form for each year group. Please ensure that you fill in the correct form for your entry. ​ Please only complete this form once for each entry, even if there are multiple students that worked on the entry. ​ Please ensure that all the students involved in the entry are included in the entry details. ​ The information on this form will be included in the Programme. It is, therefore, your responsibility to ensure that you proofread all information that you include here prior to submitting the form. If you have any difficulties in completing your project submission, please email info@youngeconomist.ie for assistance. Deadline for entries: Friday 1st March at 6 pm Important Documents before you submit your project Consent Forms Individual consent forms must be submitted for each student (whether an individual or group entry) and for the supporting teacher taking part. Unfortunately, any project submitted without the accompanying consent forms, completed in full for each person involved, cannot be considered. Download Competition Information Be sure to review the information sheet before submitting your entry! Download FAQ (Please read before submitting) What should be included on the title page of the project? The title page/start of the project must include: the name of the project, the year group of the students that did the project the name(s) of the student(s) that authored the project The project should NOT include: the name of the school the name of the mentoring teacher. These details are recorded in the submission form and should not appear on the project in the interests of ensuring anonymity and fairness in the judging process. Do you need a consent form for everyone in the group? Yes - if there is more than one person that took part in your entry than you must include a consent form for each person. The teacher consent form (included in the same document as the student consent form). Does the student or teacher upload the project? Either! It's up to you! When you complete the form, a copy of the form will be emailed to the person who completed the form. We advise that if the teacher fills in the form then they forward the email receipt to the student(s) that wrote the project and vice versa I made a YouTube Video/Prezi/Powtoon etc. How can I upload this?! Put the link on to a word document and upload the word document into the Submission Form. Remember, if its a YouTube video it needs to be set to Public or Unlisted. If you have it as Private we won't be able to see it! My project won't upload, what do I do!!! Don't worry, take a deep breath and relax! Send an email to info@youngeconomist.ie and explain the issue you are having. The more information you can give us, the more likely we will be able to help you solve the issue nice and quick! If you can send us screenshots of the problem, even better! ​ Once you email us, don't worry, we will reply, but please bear with us, there are usually lots of questions emailed in the lead up to the deadline, so we might be a little slow to reply, but we will get back to you, don't worry! I have a question, but its not listed here! Then send us an email with your question: info@youngeconomist.ie . One of the team will get back to you as soon as they can! ​ You never know, if its a really good question, then it might even get added here! Important: Please note the following with the consent forms: 1. A photo or scan of the consent forms should be taken and uploaded with your entry. 2. Please send the hard copies of the consent forms to: YEOTY 2024 Consent Forms Navan Education Centre Athlumney Navan, Co. Meath C15 RK03 ​ Download the Consent Form YEOTY 2024 Project Submissions 1st Year Entry Form This link is for 1st Year Projects Only. 1st Year Project Submissions 2nd Year Entry Form This link is for 2nd Year Projects Only. 2nd Year Project Submissions 3rd Year Entry Form This link is for 3rd Year Projects Only. 3rd Year Project Submissions 4th Year (TY) Entry Form This link is for 4th Year/Transition Year Projects Only. 4th Year/TY Project Submissions 5th Year Project Entry Form This link is for 5th Year Projects Only. 5th Year Project Submissions 6th Year Project Entry Form This link is for 6th Year Projects Only. 6th Year Project Submissions Northern Ireland Entry Form This link is for Projects from Northern Ireland only. Northern Ireland Project Submissions International Entry Form This link is for projects from schools/students outside of Ireland only International Project Submissions

OIDE YEOTY CPD November 2023 In case you missed the annual CPD event for teachers that are interested in entering students into the Young Economist of the Year Competition, you can find all the resources here! ​ Below you will find recordings from all the speakers from the day, and their various presentations. ​ We hope you find them useful in your preparations. If you have any questions regarding anything you see below or anything else relating to the competition, please email youngeconomist@pdst.ie and we will get back to you as soon as we can Click here for Information Flyer about YEOTY 2024 CPD Webinar Our CPD webinar is a must-watch for teachers who are preparing students to enter the Young Economist of the Year competition. With expert insights and practical advice, this webinar is the perfect tool for teachers and students who want to excel in the competition. The recording covers a range of topics, from how to choose a topic to how to structure your project for maximum impact. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just starting out, this webinar is an essential resource. Other Resources The Oide Economics Team have created a useful Padlet of Resources, both from the CPD day and other links that may be helpful to teachers and students in their preparations. Below is a link to the Padlet Click here for the link to the Padlet