$650 PRIZE OFFERED FOR BEST ESSAY ON FORECASTING

The American Economic Association has made announcement of the Roger Babson Prize Essay Contest ending October 1, 1924, on the forecast of price of wheat, of cotton, or of lumber The first prize of $650 is open to undergraduate and graduate students in all colleges and universities in the United States The second group of $400 is open to undergraduate students only

The object of the contest is to simulate a keeper interest in statistical economics, business forecasting, and the stability of economic life The length of manuscripts is limited to 12,000 words Further information may be obtained from Mr Ray B. Westerfield Secretary Yale Station New listen