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Winners will receive cash prizes and have their work published in The Independent Review, the award-winning journal known for its in-depth analysis and thought-provoking scholarship in political economy and government policy.

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May 15, 2025


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2,500 – 5,000 words

Essays will be judged on the clarity and coherence of their arguments, originality, relevance to the chosen topic, and command of evidence and research.

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