Submissions: Stanford Undergrad Economics Journal

Comparative Advantage: Stanford Undergraduate Economics Journal
General Information
Comparative Advantage is the annual undergraduate economics journal of Stanford University. We are looking for research papers, opinion articles, etc., on all fields related to economics – including public policy, finance, economic sociology, business, and any other relevant subjects. Our goal is to allow undergraduates at Stanford and universities across the country to have the opportunity to publish their research in a premier college journal.

Submission Requirements
Paper submissions must:

● Be from undergraduate students.
● Use APA citation and include an abstract. If applicable, all citations should be sourced and a bibliography should be included.
● Use size 12 Times New Roman font and 1.5 spacing.
● Be submitted as a Word document (and include .tex file if LaTeX was used).
● The content of the paper (not including the bibliography and extra data tables) must be less than 25 pages.
● Include the author’s name and university, acknowledgements (if relevant), and image files of all graphics or tables used in the paper. All image files should be included in the paper, as well as submitted as separate .jpg files; any spreadsheets used should also have relevant data linked.
● Not have already been published in other journals. By submitting, you give Comparative Advantage the right to publish the paper and make stylistic edits.

*We will not review your paper if requirements are not met. You will be contacted to re-submit under the requirements.

Deadlines
Comparative Advantage has two submission deadlines, similar to the college admission process:

● December 8, 2017
● May 11, 2018

We recommend that papers be submitted as soon as possible. The last acceptable date for submissions will be May 11, 2018. All submissions should be emailed to stanfordeconjournal@gmail.com.

Selection Process and Publication
All submissions will be reviewed rigorously and we will select the papers best exemplifying strong analytic thought and originality. Our website, including past journals and examples of past published papers, can be found at https://stanfordeconjournal.com/

We will notify selected authors after the final decisions have been made. We appreciate all contributions. If you have further questions, please contact us at stanfordeconjournal@gmail.com

BSOS Transfer Students: Career Readiness 101

Tuesday, April 10 

4:00-5:00 p.m. 

University Career Center, South Hornbake Library, 3rd floor

Are you a BSOS transfer student looking to move forward in the career development process and begin planning for post-graduation success? This workshop is for you! We will present tips for making the most of your time on campus so that you feel comfortable and confident pursuing career-related opportunities. We'll discuss common career-related questions and topics that pertain to transfer students, including how to best market your skills and experiences.

See the Career Center website for more information and to RSVP.

Student Budget Trainee, Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

The Health Division (HD) of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) seeks applicants qualified to perform as student health budget specialists, in support of the President, the Director of OMB, and other OMB officials. As one of five centers of subject-matter expertise within OMB, the Health Division is responsible for Medicare, Medicaid, private health market reforms, and a wide variety of public health and health research programs that are mainly operated under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Health Division currently manages more than one-fourth of the Federal budget. The Health Division engages in analysis, planning, and policy formulation to improve programmatic quality, efficiency, and financial management, with responsibilities divided among five branches.

The ideal candidate would be someone with a background or an interest in public policy or health care. Students studying public administration, public policy, and/or public health are particularly encouraged to apply. Strong organizational skills, communication (oral and written) skills, analytical ability, and dependability are a must.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Track congressional action related to appropriations and health policy, take notes and identify statements or amendments that run counter to administration priorities.
• Review and analyze agency budget submissions, legislation, Congressional testimony, strategic management documents, and other information related to assigned areas.
• Assist in the drafting of policy papers, performance goals, and financial analyses.
• Coordinate the development and review of Budget materials.

To see the full posting and to apply please visit the USAJOBS website. 

Apply to Serve on the Dean's Student Advisory Council (DSAC)!

Apply to serve on the BSOS Dean's Student Advisory Council (DSAC) today! Be the voice of your college and leave an impact on your campus community. We are seeking applicants from every department. The application closes on April 3 at 5:30 PM.

Apply here

Click here to learn more about the BSOS DSAC & here to meet current members of the council!

Summer 2018 Internship at FDA

Economics Student Intern

Summer 2018

United States Food and Drug Administration

Office of the Commissioner

Office of Policy and Planning

10903 New Hampshire Ave.

Silver Spring, MD 20993

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) invites undergraduates to apply for a summer 2018 internship program in economics.  Internships may work full-time or part time during the months of June, July, and August. The intern will work with the Economics Staff in the Office of the Commissioner. The intern will assist members of the Economics Staff in conducting economic analyses of major FDA policies and regulations having to do with food, human drugs, medical devices, biological products, tobacco products, and animal drugs and feed. The intern will report to an Assistant Director of the Economics Staff. The qualifications include meeting the University’s requirements for an internship; at least 6 completed semester classes in economics, which must include a class in intermediate microeconomics and a class in econometrics or computer methods of data analysis. We encourage students to apply 6 to 8 weeks before the beginning of a semester.

To be considered for this internship, please send a cover letter and resume to Clark Nardinelli at clark.nardinelli@fda.hhs.gov.

Internships at FDA - Fall 2018

Economics Student Intern

Fall 2018

United States Food and Drug Administration

Office of the Commissioner

Office of Policy and Planning

10903 New Hampshire Ave.

Silver Spring, MD 20993

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) invites undergraduates to apply for an internship program in economics.  Internships will be for one academic semester; interns will be expected to work two days per week during most of the semester. The program is year round, with internship terms corresponding to fall and spring semesters or during the summer. The intern will work with the Economics Staff in the Office of the Commissioner. The intern will assist members of the Economics Staff in conducting economic analyses of major FDA policies and regulations having to do with food, human drugs, medical devices, biological products, tobacco products, and animal drugs and feed. The intern will report to an Assistant Director of the Economics Staff. The qualifications include meeting the University’s requirements for an internship; at least 6 completed semester classes in economics, which must include a class in intermediate microeconomics; and a class in econometrics or computer methods of data analysis. We encourage students to apply 6 to 8 weeks before the beginning of a semester.

To be considered for this internship, please send a cover letter and resume to Clark Nardinelli at clark.nardinelli@fda.hhs.gov.  

Full Time Financial Advisor Opportunity at McAdam

Job Description: Earn the ability to create your own financial success through helping clients enjoy their own. You don’t need prior finance experience to join us, but you do need energy, great people skills, a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit. We’ll provide training, resources and support you’ll need to do better than your best.

At McAdam, we’ve completely reinvented the concept of financial advice to take clients and their future to a whole new level. Unlike most advisors, we go beyond the traditional focus on one’s personal and financial life. We also consider an additional, more important driver of one’s financial picture—their profession.

What a financial advisor does:

• Identifies and sets appointments with potential clients
• Works closely with a mentor to meet with clients to assess their financial needs
• Designs, develops, and implements a marketing plan
• Develops a customized financial plan to address each client’s outlined goals
• Maintains strong relationships with clients, helping them to track their progress over time
• Provides ongoing consultation and support

Some of the features of this position include:

• One-on-one training from seasoned leaders in the financial planning industry locally.
• A comprehensive training program that includes financial planning, marketing techniques, consultative selling, client service and regulatory compliance
• Uncapped earning potential - top advisors can make $100,000+ in their first year - advisors must be comfortable with the majority of their compensation coming from their results
• Numerous career path options, including advanced financial advisor, compliance, field management and corporate opportunities. 

Job Requirements:

• Additional Requirements of the role:
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree (preferably in business or an industry related field) 
• Ability to obtain licenses
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

For more information and to apply visit this link

Big Data Panel - April 3rd

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Renewable Energy Job Opportunity for Recent Graduates

groSolar, an EDF renewable energy company, is currently seeking a Distributed Electricity & Storage Valuation Analyst.

The Distributed Electricity & Storage (DES) business unit develops behind-the-meter solar and storage projects for commercial and industrial customers and distribution-level, front-of-meter projects for utilities. The team works closely with EDF-owned energy software firm Store & Forecast, combining battery storage hardware with smart software to make energy storage possible. Working for DES can be described as operating as a start-up with the resources of a Fortune 100 firm.


The DES Valuation Analyst will support the sales team with battery storage energy modeling, financial modeling and valuation, and client proposals. The analyst will work closely with Store & Forecast to guide the development of energy modeling tools and develop novel solutions to new markets. The role will require expert-level Excel skills and the ability to run energy modeling software and quickly interpret results. The analyst will also conduct research to better understand markets and identify new opportunities.

Click here for more information and to apply!

BA/MPP Information Session - 3/28

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Apply for BSOS Student Experience Funds!

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences is launching the BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds!

These funds assist undergraduate BSOS majors engaged in experiential learning outside the classroom, such as unpaid internships, research, service learning, and professional or academic conferences. The funds are intended to help offset expenses related to such activities like travel/transportation expenses, professional attire, and other opportunity costs (for example: the need to give up a part-time paid job in order to take an unpaid internship).

If you are a BSOS student with financial need that is preventing you from taking advantage of an unpaid opportunity, I encourage you to apply for BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds.

Applications for the summer 2018 and fall 2018 experiences are due on March 28, 2018 by 9 a.m.  Click here to apply. Before submitting your application, make sure to review the eligibility criteria here.

Questions regarding the funds or the application process can be e-mailed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu. 

START Fall 2018 Internships

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Research Analyst with the IMF

The Data and Information Systems Section (DISS) of the World Economic Studies division of the IMF’s Research Department is responsible for providing support in producing two main outputs, the World Economic Outlook (WEO) publication and the IMF’s Common Surveillance Databases (CSD). The research assistants and officers of DISS contribute to both outputs in varying degrees.

Some Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Gather and process economic and financial data and apply statistical and econometric techniques in data analyses needed for the research projects prepared in the Research Department. 
• Design and write complex computer programs to manipulate, assemble, transform, and analyze cross-section, time-series, and panel databases, bearing responsibility for accuracy of both data and programs, and occasionally interpret empirical results. These projects, which cover a wide range of economic subjects and IMF policy issues, include work mainly for the WEO but also for the databases supporting other surveillance exercises. 
• Produce statistical tables and charts as needed.
• Coordinate activities with cross-country exercise teams in other departments that provide inputs for the CSD. 
• Apply statistical and econometric techniques in data analyses to strengthen IMF surveillance. 

Interested candidates should log on to Careers4Terps and search ID# 171414 for more information.

Morgan Stanley 2018 Compliance Exploration Day

Visit Morgan Stanley & explore career paths in Compliance and Global Financial Crimes. 

Date of Exploration Day: Tuesday, April 17th, 2:00 – 5:00 pm 
Venue: Baltimore, MD (100 S
Application Deadline to participate: Sunday, April 8th, 2018

Morgan Stanley’s Compliance Division offers current undergraduate students from all majors the opportunity to explore the various career paths within Compliance and Global Financial Crimes and to become familiar with the Firm’s businesses and culture. In our one day workshop you will gain insight into the recruiting process, learn resume tips and interviewing techniques, network with leaders across Compliance, and understand a day in the life of an Analyst.

To be considered for this off campus event, please email a copy of your resume to Kaitlyn.Hays@morganstanley.com by Sunday April 8th, 2018.

Read more about this event here. 

Additional details:

• Field of Study: All majors encouraged to apply, must have 3.0 cumulative GPA 
• Transportation: Student's responsibility

DataFest 2018

Registration is now open for the ASA DC DataFest™ 2018!

This event, which runs from Friday, April 20 to Sunday April 22, brings together teams of undergraduate students from several Washington, DC area universities and colleges to compete in a data-analysis event for prizes and the attention of potential
employers.

A key feature of ASA DataFest is that it brings together the data science community. Undergraduate students do the work, but they are assisted by roving consultants who are graduate students, faculty, and industry professionals. Many professionals find ASA DataFest to be a great recruiting opportunity–they get to watch talented undergraduate students work under pressure in a team and examine their thinking processes.

To guarantee a spot, students should register by March 31st. To register please visit: https://jpsm.umd.edu/event/asa-dc-datafest-2018. 

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission - Division of Enforcement Summer Internship

Forensic Economist Intern Program: May-August 2018 (Unpaid) 

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is an independent agency mandated to regulate commodity futures, swaps and options trading in the United States. Through oversight and regulation, the CFTC fosters open, competitive, and financially sound futures and option markets, and protects market participants against manipulation, abusive practices, and fraud related to the sale of commodity and financial futures and options.

The Division of Enforcement investigates and prosecutes alleged violations of the Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC regulations. For example, the Division brings enforcement actions against: individuals and firms registered with the Commission; those who violate these laws in connection with their trading commodity futures and options on designated domestic exchanges; those who improperly market futures and options contracts to retail investors or perpetrate Ponzi schemes; those who use manipulative or deceptive schemes in connection with commodities, futures or swaps; and those who engage in disruptive trading practices. The Division bases investigations on information it develops independently, as well as information provided by other Commission Divisions, industry self-regulatory associations, state, federal, and international authorities, and members of the public. At the conclusion of an investigation, the Division may recommend that the Commission initiate administrative proceedings or seek injunctive and ancillary relief on behalf of the Commission in United States District Courts around the country.

Description of the Program:
The Division of Enforcement selects graduate or undergraduate candidates seeking a degree in Economics or other quantitative disciplines each semester to work as unpaid Forensic Economist Interns in its Washington, D.C. headquarters. Participants will work with the Division’s Forensic Economist Unit for approximately twenty (20) to forty (40) hours per week. Interns may arrange to earn course credit through their school for work performed during their CFTC internship.

The intern serves as a technical expert for assisting Division of Enforcement staff in conducting legal investigations into certain activities observed in derivatives markets. The intern will utilize empirical research and analytical tools to advise Division of Enforcement attorneys, investigators and economists on assigned commodity markets to assess whether trading conduct by certain entities is potentially in violation of anti-manipulation or anti-disruptive trading practice provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act or related Commission Regulations. Interns will also have the opportunity to attend Industry/Legal/Technical Training Programs alongside CFTC staff on such topics as futures trading, electronic markets, swaps, energy derivatives, international futures markets and regulation, forex, and trade practices.

Qualifications:
Applicants should possess strong writing and analytical skills, and preferably, possess experience with financial instruments – commodities, derivatives, securities, and foreign exchange; completed coursework related to econometrics, data analysis techniques and financial regulation is also highly desirable. All applicants with a strong interest in financial regulation, investigation, and data analysis are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

If seeking college credit, a student advisor may be required to certify an Intern’s participation in this program. The student advisor will ensure that the appropriate credit is given to the Intern for participating in this program if offered by their school.

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Although Interns are not employees of the CFTC, they are required to abide by the rules of the Commission’s Code of Conduct pertaining to, among other things, futures transactions, conflicts of interest, and the confidential nature of information obtained in their work at the CFTC.

How to Apply:
Application materials may be sent via email to Dr. John Buffington ( jbuffington@cftc.gov) by March 9 2018. Submit the following documents in your application package:
• Cover letter;
• Resume;
• Transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable).

ECON Departmental Scholarships Available!

The Economics Department is pleased to announce the availability of several undergraduate scholarships recognizing academic excellence for the 2018 - 2019 academic year. They are:

The Rupa Duttagupta Fellowship

The Melanie E. (Lee) Easley Memorial Scholarship
The Honorable Idamae Garrtott Memorial Scholarship
The Moskowitz Family Scholarship

The Peggy Rae and John Sapienza Scholarship
The Mark C. Sullivan Economics Scholarship
The Mark D. and Tracye C. Turner Scholarship in Economics

Detailed information including scholarship descriptions, eligibility requirements, and application instructions can be found at www.go.umd.edu/econscholarships.

Application Deadline is Sunday, March 4, 2018