Tokyo Economics & Policy Review (TEPR)
High School Student Contest
Choose One of the Three Prompts
1. In What Ways Do Tariffs Influence the Global Economy?
Consider how tariffs influence trade flows, industry competitiveness, and economic relationships between countries.
2. What Is the Real Impact of Tariffs on People’s Daily Lives?
Explore how trade barriers shape the costs of living, job security, and the economic choices faced by individuals and communities.
3. Do Protectionist Trade Policies Support Long-Term National Growth?
Reflect on whether shielding domestic industries through tariffs strengthens long-term economic resilience—or limits innovation and global influence.
Essay Contest Details
Cash Prizes
Participants have the opportunity to win cash prizes ranging from 3,000 yen to 20,000 yen based on the quality of their submitted essays.
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Prize Distribution
Upperclassmen: 1st – 20,000 yen, 2nd – 12,000 yen, 3rd – 6,000 yen
Underclassmen: 1st – 10,000 yen, 2nd – 6,000 yen, 3rd – 3,000 yen
Submission Format
PDF or Word Documents
Essays must be submitted in PDF or Word format and include a Works Cited page to be eligible for the contest.
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Essay Length
Submission Deadline
August 30, 2025
750 Words Maximum
Mark Your Calendar
Participants are invited to submit essays up to 750 words addressing the impact of tariffs on the global economy.
Please submit your essay before the deadline to be considered for the competition and eligible for cash prizes.
* Extensions may be granted under special circumstances if requested in advance or shortly after the deadline.