Essay Contest 2023

The Adam Smith Institute invites those in the UK aged 30 and under to enter our annual essay content.

This year’s question is:

How has Ayn Rand’s work and thought shaped our cities?

Entrants should submit an essay of between 800-1000 words. As ever, please remember that we are interested in entries that show an understanding of the benefits of free markets and individual liberty.

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

Prizes: There are categories for First and Second place.

First place will win £500 in prize money and a box of liberty-themed books. They will also have their entry published on the Adam Smith Institute blog as well as in literature at our annual Ayn Rand Lecture.

Second place will receive a 2 week internship at the Adam Smith Institute, £250 prize money, a box of liberty-themed books, and have their work published on the ASI blog as well as in literature at our annual Ayn Rand Lecture.

How to enter: You should send your entry via email to schools@adamsmith.org. If you have any questions or queries, please contact maxwell@adamsmith.org.

We look forward to reading your entries!