Explore Econ 2019
18 March 2019
UCL Economics held it's fifth annual undergraduate research conference Explore Econ, on Wednesday March 13 2019.
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This high profile event was opened by Sasha Roseneil UCL Dean of Social and Historical Sciences and showcased independent work undertaken by students from all years. The work was presented as posters and presentations and in addition, the conference showcased the winning contributions of our First Year Challenge, a multimedia film project.
The Winners
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![yao_tong.jpg](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/economics/sites/economics/files/styles/small_image/public/yao_tong.jpg?itok=eVCpUOz2)
![best_poter.jpg](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/economics/sites/economics/files/styles/small_image/public/best_poter.jpg?itok=O4iVBPQi)
![tiansui_tu.jpg](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/economics/sites/economics/files/styles/small_image/public/tiansui_tu.jpg?itok=ge2FC9IE)
![runner_up_poster.jpg](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/economics/sites/economics/files/styles/small_image/public/runner_up_poster_0.jpg?itok=8FVzJ7B9)
Best paper: Samuel Asher, Bsc (Econ) Year 2, Social identity and collective action in rebel armies.
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![sam_asher_2.jpg](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/economics/sites/economics/files/styles/small_image/public/sam_asher_2.jpg?itok=Ujuv0C-q)
2nd place paper: Om Kanabar, BSc (Econ) Year 2, Examining moral hazard in the NHS.
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![2nd_place_paper.jpg](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/economics/sites/economics/files/styles/small_image/public/2nd_place_paper.jpg?itok=Mdb-Ir9H)
![tao_chen.jpg](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/economics/sites/economics/files/styles/small_image/public/tao_chen.jpg?itok=zE6ISBTG)
![3rd_place_paper.jpg](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/economics/sites/economics/files/styles/small_image/public/3rd_place_paper.jpg?itok=nVCDYIP3)
Full programme of presentations, participants and posters.