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Western Undergraduate Economics Review
The Western Undergraduate Economics Review (WUER) is an annual publication containing articles written by undergraduate students in Economics at Western. First published in 2002, the WUER reflects the academic distinction and creativity of the Economics Department at Western. It showcases some of the finest work of our students, and bestows on them a lasting honour and sense of pride. Moreover, publication in the WUER is a tremendous asset as students continue their education or pursue a career in any field. For many, it is their first taste of professional academic experience - that of becoming a published author - and is a highlight of their undergraduate career.
The Western Undergraduate Economics Review is a collaborative effort of the students, faculty and staff in the Economics Department. Calls for submissions are made in the late fall or early winter with selections announced in the spring. Any paper submitted in an Economics course during the previous calendar year is eligible for the following year's edition (i.e. papers written in 2019 are published in the 2020 Annual Edition). Selections are made by the edition editors in conjunction with the faculty advisor based on the creativity, academic merit, and written quality of the article.
See our Call for Submissions for more information.
The Western Undergraduate Economics Review is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Annual Edition. The submission deadline for 2025 has closed.
What Can You Submit?
The 2026 Edition will publish papers written in the calendar year 2025. Any undergraduate may submit one paper written for a Western Economics class taken in 2025 (i.e., FW2024/2025 second semester – January to April 2025 (courses ending in G or E), or FW2025/26 first semester – September to December 2025 (courses ending in F)).
Why Submit?
- Publications look GREAT on your resume.
- To contribute to Academia.
- To gain experience in publishing your research.
How Do You Submit?
- After the call for submissions is made, we will accept electronic submissions at econugrd@uwo.ca.
- If you have not received confirmation of receipt of your paper, please email economics@uwo.ca to make an inquiry.
- Authors of papers selected for publication will be given editorial assistance.
All manuscripts must be submitted in WORD and must conform to the Western Undergraduate Economics Review’s Style Sheet.
Format
- Submit your manuscript, including tables, figures, etc., as a single WORD file
- Fonts: Times New Roman, single spacing, 12 point in the body of the paper, 10 point for footnotes
- Alignment: Justified in block format
- Margins: Left and right 1.25”; top and bottom 1”
- Charts and tables:
- Provide titles or labels
- Caption font: Times New Roman, 10 point, single spacing
- Sources for tables should be cited below each table
- If tables or figures do not originate from WORD, insert as .jpegs or .gifs
- Headings: If using headings, keep them consistent and logical in terms of style and numbering.
- Mathematics: Separate mathematical expressions from the main text using a space above and below.
- Footnotes: Place at the bottom of the page on which they are referenced rather than at the end of the paper. Footnote numbers follow rather than precede punctuation
Style Tips
- Write acronyms in full the first instance, after which abbreviations can be used
- Spell out 'percent' in the text; may use '%' in tables
- Avoid run-on sentences
- Limit use of passive voice
- Be consistent with verb tense, switching only when necessary for your meaning
- Check for subject-verb agreement (e.g., word 'data' is plural, expression like "group of workers" is singular)
Citations
- Make sure all sources are fully and accurately documented using the Chicago Style – Author/Date System [See Citation Guidelines, or use RefWorks, with 'Chicago 16th Edition (Author-Date System)' as your bibliographical output style].
Past Editions
Please click this Link to access previous editions.