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Student Competition: Nobel laureate Paul Krugman in Conversation with the Next Gen on Global Challenges and Local Solutions – deadline 25 May 2026
The Dutch Central Bank (DNB), in collaboration with Universiteit van Nederland, SSH-raad, EHERO-EUR, and The Regional Science Academy invites university students from across the Netherlands to submit their innovative ideas on critical economic and political issues.
This student competition forms part of a larger, high-key event on 3 June 2026, featuring a keynote speech by Paul Krugman (Nobel laureate and renowned economist), followed by an interactive roundtable, featuring, amongst others, Bas ter Weel (DNB Board Member). Three student finalists will be selected to present their ideas during this prestigious event and engage directly with esteemed speakers.
The challenge is to develop a clear and original idea that addresses one current economic challenge and proposes a new strategic solution direction for the Netherlands and/or Europe. The proposal should start from a concrete pressing issue or challenge that is visible today, take a clear science-based position on what needs to change, propose a realistic way forward (policy, strategy/economy, or cooperation), and explain why this matters now, and for whom. This may be approached from an economic, political-economy, public policy or interdisciplinary perspective; originality, scientific orientation, clarity, and relevance are key.
Proposals (max. 500 words in total) should be submitted ultimately by 25 May 2026 at 17:00 (Amsterdam Time) by e-mail to Maya Shamir, Programmamaker De Nieuwe Schatkamer at DNB.
