Criteria

Articles and review articles from the domain of public sector economics can be entered for the competition. Also acceptable are applied and theoretical research papers oriented to a broader group of economic topics, such as economic growth and development, the role of institutions, the transition to a market economy and European integration. Empirical analysis should be connected with the experiences of the countries of Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, but does not have to be restricted to them. All papers on economic, legal and institutional topics related to the development of Croatia will be considered particularly worthwhile.

Works that provide new ways of looking at things, new assessments, judgements and knowledge are sought. Only original and unpublished works can be considered. In the assessment of the papers, quality, originality and technical proficiency will be evaluated. In the judging for the regular prize, the age of the entrants will be taken into consideration, younger contestants receiving extra points.

The competition is public, and the papers must be submitted in Croatian or English under a codename.