In not more than 1500, words write on any of the three:

(1). The Predatory State: Its Origins and Implications for Economic Growth.

(2).Statism (State Interventionism) or Free Markets: An essential ingredient in Africa’s Economic growth? (3). Protectionism or Trade: Alternatives for Africa's economic growth.

 The essay is open to all students in African tertiary institutions. Background materials for the essay can be accessed at; https://archive.africanliberty.org/content/nfs-essay-competition-collaboration-nation-newspaper  OR requested from Adedayo at adedayo.thomas@gmail.com  and copy Ngozi atnnwozor@yahoo.com

 Your essay should be in MS Word format with your names and other details, sent on or before July 20, 2012 to adedayo.thomas@gmail.comand copy nnwozor@yahoo.com. Announcement of Winners: Aug 2, 2012. All entries will get a free CD “Ideas for a Free Society” containing 100 textbooks on various field of studies. 

This essay competition is a project of AfricanLiberty.org and Network for a Free Society in collaboration with Campus Life-The Nation Newspaper. Nigeria

Prizes:

-1STPrize = $1000 AND Scholarship to 2012 Students and Young Professional African Liberty Academy at the Catholic University in Quelimane. Mozambiquefrom August 8- 11, 2012 

-2NDPrize=$700 AND Scholarship to 2012 Students and Young Professional African Liberty Academy at the Catholic University in Quelimane. Mozambiquefrom August 8- 11, 2012 

3RDPrize=$500 AND Scholarship to 2012 Students and Young Professional African Liberty Academy at the Catholic University in Quelimane. Mozambiquefrom August 8- 11, 2012 

4THPrize =$300 AND Scholarship to 2012 Students and Young Professional African Liberty Academy at the Catholic University in Quelimane. Mozambiquefrom August 8- 11, 2012 

5THPrize=$100

8 Consolation Prizes of $50 each

This competition is organised in conjunction with The Nation Newspapers.

PS:The attached materials will serve as reference documents to assist with research for the competition.