Ideas In Ink - The EcoBuzz Economics Challenge

Overview The EcoBuzz Economics Challenge Ideas in Ink is an online writing competition by EcoBuzz-Economics Magazine of the Department of Economics, Gargi College, inviting college students to explore economics through creativity, critical thinking, and everyday observations. Categories: Economics in Fiction: Explore an economic concept through a fictional world from a movie, series, book, or game. Example: Monopoly in Willy Wonka. Format: 800–1,200 words | PDF One Page, One Book: Distill the key ideas of an economics or economics-related book into one creative page using text, diagrams, flowcharts or mind maps. Example: The Psychology of Money. Format: 1 page | PDF/JPG/PNG The Student Economic Voice: Write an opinion piece responding to an economic question, issue or debate of your choice. Example: Is AI more likely to create jobs or destroy them? Format: 500–1,000 words | PDF Economics Through the Lens: Capture an everyday moment that tells an economic story without saying a word, accompanied by a 50-word explanation. Format: 1 photograph + 50-word explanation | JPG/PNG + PDF Rules & Guidelines: Open to all college students. The competition is entirely online. Participants may enter one, multiple, or all four categories of their choice. All submissions must be original and unpublished. Plagiarism will result in disqualification. Use of AI-generated content is strictly prohibited. External sources may be used for research, but proper references and citations must be provided wherever applicable. Participants must adhere to the specified word/page limits and submission formats. The decision of the judging panel will be final. Recognition: Top entries in each category will receive e-certificates. Selected top entries will be published in the EcoBuzz 2026–27 Edition. Important Details: Final Submission Deadline: 20 October 2026 Mode: Online submission through Unstop Eligibility: College students Put your ideas on paper. Leave your mark in ink.