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Positive Science is pleased to announce the Positive Science - Economics Best Paper Award 2026, an annual award recognising outstanding scholarly contributions published in the peer-reviewed journal Positive Science - Economics. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN ENTRY. ALL ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN 2026 IN THE JOURNAL "Positive Science - Economics" ARE AUTOMATICALLY ELIGIBLE FOR THE COMPETITION. The award aims to support rigorous, transparent, well-structured, and meaningful research. We welcome articles that ask clear research questions, use sound reasoning and methods, and make a valuable contribution to economic knowledge, policy, practice, or public debate. The total prize fund for the 2026 award cycle is US$4,000.