This lesson introduces our Young Economist of the Year competition for 2024, and talks students through the process of planning and crafting a response to one of our five questions: Do you think the government should subsidise the purchase of electric cars? What is the economic impact of the growing gig economy? What are the economic arguments for and against a one off cost of living payment for all individuals? What long term changes to the labour market might be expected post pandemic? Should the government tax goods that are unhealthy? The lesson has videos, activities and support for students in creating an entry for our competition. Students in Years 10 - 13 are invited to consider real-world economic problems, and be in with a chance of being published in the Financial Times. Please note: the videos were too large to put on the PowerPoint, so links to the YouTube videos are in the lesson plan!