伦敦政经学院经济论文竞赛（LSE Economics Essay Competition）是由LSE的经济学社会组织和其他顶尖的经济组织合作联合举办的经济论文竞赛，旨在鼓励中学生辩证地思考社会问题。

2020年的合作机构是经济绩效中心（Centre for Economic Performance） ，它目前由斯蒂芬·梅钦教授领导，是世界上最负盛名的经济研究机构之一，也是继经济政策研究中心之后英国最重要的经济研究机构。

Q1：With the increasing integration of AI and automation in workplaces, employees appreciate the flexibility of remote work but resist AI-driven performance monitoring. How should modern employers balance operational efficiency with employee well-being?

随着人工智能（AI）和其他自动化技术深入办公场所，员工既受益于远程办公的灵活性，又担忧AI对工作表现的监控与评估。现代雇主应如何在利用AI满足公司需求的同时，平衡员工的个人目标与福祉？

Q2：Does incorporating social identities (e.g., gender, race, class) into economic analysis enhance our understanding of contemporary policy challenges?

将‘社会身份’（如性别、种族、阶级）引入经济学分析，是否有助于理解当代政策挑战？

Q3：What economic factors are the best predictors of armed conflict and peace?

哪些经济因素是预测武装冲突与和平的最佳指标？

Q4：How do the diffusion speed and economic impacts of AI differ from historical general-purpose technologies like steam power and electricity?

人工智能的普及速度及其经济影响，与历史上的蒸汽动力、电力等技术有何不同？

Q5：Analyze the impacts of a country imposing tariffs to reduce bilateral trade deficits while maintaining large fiscal deficits on its current account, exchange rates, and domestic employment."

若某国对贸易伙伴加征关税以减少双边逆差，同时维持大额公共财政赤字，分析该政策对经常账户、汇率及国内就业的影响。

1、历年部分参赛题目？

(a) In response to the COVID-19 crisis, governments around the world have introduced huge stimulus packages. To what extent should societies be concerned about the short-term and long-term consequences of these policies?

为了应对新冠病毒危机，各国政府都推出了庞大的 (经济) 刺激计划。社会应在多大程度上关注这些政策的短期和长期后果？

(b) Many economists warn that the COVID-19 crisis may worsen existing inequalities. Do you agree? If yes, what policies do you propose to reverse these gaps?

很多经济学家警告说，新冠疫情可能加剧现有的不平等现象。你同意这观点吗？如果是，你建议 (政府) 采取哪些政策来弥补不平等差距呢？

2、官网地址？

链接：https：//lsesueconsoc.org/economics-essay-competition