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Economic research competition for high school and university students
CBCS Best Economic Research Award 2025
The CBCS announces the kick-off of the 5th edition of the Best Economic Research Award (BERA) for students. Final-year HAVO and VWO students from Curaçao and Sint Maarten are invited to submit an economic research paper on a topic relevant for the economies of the monetary union. Additionally, bachelor’s and master’s level students can compete by submitting a thesis written between 2023 and 2025, related to small island economies. All winners will receive attractive prizes, and the schools of the winners on the HAVO and VWO level will also receive a reward.