The Adam Smith Institute invites the under-21s to enter our annual 'Young Writer on Liberty' competition.

This year’s theme is: The road not yet travelled: Three paths the next government should take towards a freer United Kingdom

This is not a typical essay contest. Instead, entrants should submit three, ASI blog-style articles, each highlighting a different policy the incoming government (whoever they may be!) should adopt to make the UK freer, richer and happier.

You may argue to get rid of certain regulations, or a repeal a specific law. You might suggest reform of the banking system, the right to sell organs for money, or a move to direct democracy. You might even call to abolish politicians completely! No idea–however radical–is out of the question.

We are looking for entrants who can think creatively and express themselves clearly and succinctly. As such, winning entries will be thought-provoking, well-argued, and suitably researched.

Prizes: There are categories for the Under-18s and the 18-21s, with a winner and a runner-up in each.

The winner of the Under-18 category will receive £150 prize money and a box of liberty-themed books. They will also have their articles published on the Adam Smith Institute blog.

The winner of the 18-21 category will receive 2 weeks work experience at the Adam Smith Institute, £150 prize money, a box of liberty-themed books, and have their work published on the ASI blog.

Runners-up in each category will also receive a box of books, and have an article of their choice featured on the website.

How to enter: You should submit your three articles using our Young Writer on Liberty submission form.

The deadline for entries is 11.59pm on Friday, May 15th. Applicants must be under 21 on this date.

If you have any questions or queries, please contact schools@old.adamsmith.org

We look forward to reading your entries!