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NOVEMBER 22-23, 2013

ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY

- PRIMER -

contentsWealth of Nations?.............................................. 3About Ateneo Economics Association............... 4About Ateneo Youth EconomicsSummit 2013........................................................ 5YES 101................................................................. 6Application Procedure........................................ 12Payment Process..................................................13Important Reminders/Contact us..................... 15Accommodations................................................ 16Appendix: Contest Mechanics........................... 17

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In 1776, there was this man named Adam Smith who wrote a treatise

entitled “An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of

Nations.” Cited as the “Father of Modern Economics”, Smith ushered an

era ultimately leading to the development of modern economics and

free markets, coming from a reflection of what was going on during the

Industrial Revolution. With his concepts such as the “invisible hand”,

“political economy”, and what would become classical economics, Wealth

of Nations as Smith’s magnum opus revolutionized the way people saw

society—and the way we buy, sell and what really happens in the process.

So, what have all of these got to do with the Ateneo Youth Economics

Summit 2013? Apart from the economics reference, honestly, everything is

just a pun. But for us, it’s more than that. We believe that today, the same

title applies to our generation: the youth. We believe that the youth is the

wealth of nations: and with this knowledge, our team’s most heartfelt goal

is to raise up a generation in nation-building, economic consciousness and

literacy, and a heart to serve one’s nation—raising up a generation one

student at a time

Thus we invite you to take part in this year’s biggest youth summit on

economics—Wealth of Nations: Ateneo Youth Economics Summit 2013.

Please do take time to read the rest of the primer and join us in making this

summit a success.

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam!

Wealth of Nations?

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The Ateneo Economics Association (AEA) is the premier economics

organization of the Ateneo de Manila University. For over half a

century now, AEA has been the champion in promoting economics as

a tool for socio-economic development both inside and outside the

university, as well as organizing activities such as competitions and

fora to allow students and professionals alike to engage in discourse

and learn to love the subject of economics even more.

While AEA is the home organization of AB Economics and AB

Economics-Honors students, the organization is still very diverse.

With more than 250 members, AEA is a melting pot of students from

different degrees ranging from, BS Chemistry to AB Social Sciences

and BS Management Engineering, the AEA population is well-

represented.

The Ateneo Economics Association through the years has worked

with big names and institutions. Recently, AEA has been graced with

the participation of former President Fidel Ramos, President Benigno

Simeon Aquino III and many experts in the field of economics. And

for this year’s Youth Economics Summit, Senator Teofisto Guingona III

and Gawad Kalinga Founder Antonio Meloto shall be gracing us with

their presence.

about the ateneo economics association

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Wealth of Nations: Ateneo Youth Economics Summit 2013 is an

annual two-day conference of high school students which aims

to ignite the interest of the youth in the field of economics and to

stimulate economic literacy and consciousness through fun and

engaging talks, group dynamics, forums and contests. Ateneo YES

2013 will be held on November 22-23, 2013 at the Ateneo de Manila

University campus in Loyola Heights, Quezon City.

This year’s Ateneo YES to focus on the youth as the wealth of nations

with emphasis on their role in economics-related avenues for nation

building. As such, we intend to:

(a) introduce basic yet relevant economic concepts concerning

current affairs through a series of talks, forums, group

dynamics and workshops; and

(b) promote economic consciousness and awareness through

competitions such as a quiz bee, an extemporaneous speaking

contest and a poster making contest.

about the ateneo youth economics summit 2013

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What can you expect from this year’s Ateneo YES? Here are a few of the

things we have in store for you!

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TG is a champion of good governance who

listens to people, understands their problems,

and strives to find and innovate methods

to address them.” This is what the Ateneo

Economics (and Law) Alumnus’s website says

about the good senator. Learn more from him

and his advocacy as he discusses Economics

and Good Governance in Ateneo YES 2013!

Founder of Gawad Kalinga Foundation: This dreamer’s

one dream is simple: to end poverty and see no man

a squatter in his own homeland. Equipped with a

heart for God and for others and with an Ateneo

Economics diploma from ’71, Tony set out to establish

Gawad Kalinga, and he will talk more about this in his

keynote speech on in Ateneo YES 2013.

We have invited an amazing bunch of Ateneo alumnus who will be

discussing the different current realities and the youth’s roles to

play in the near future.

About the speakers:

Senator Teofisto “TG” Guingona III

Antonio “Tony” Meloto

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Former Chairperson of the Ateneo

Department of Economics: One of

The Ateneo Economics Department’s

top calibre professors, in his talk

“Why Bother With Economics?” will

engage high school students with

the fact that Economics IS important

and vital for a successful society

(and yes, even for a successful

individual). Coming with a doctorate

degree from the Jesuits’ Fordham

University in the United States, Dr.

de Guzman, who also authored

Ateneo’s General Economics textbook

entitled “Economics and Society”,

will surely ignite one’s interest and

understanding of economics. Catch

him in Ateneo YES 2013!

The speakers aren’t the only ones who will be talking. We highly

encourage you guys as well (this is for you!) to voice out your

thoughts, opinions, and suggestions regarding the different topics

that will be discussed.

Dr. Noel de Guzman, PhD

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One of the main events of YES will be the

Economics Quiz Bee for the teams from different

schools to battle it out in different rounds, to find

out who has the E(conomic) Factor over the other

schools.

This is an opportunity for your school’s best

speaker to show everyone your excellence

in expressing one’s understanding on

current events and general economic ideas

and deliver on-the-spot speeches regarding

different economic principles. What do you

know, you can be the top orator!

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The poster-making contest encourages

artistic expression on what it means for the

youth to be the wealth of nations.

Think we’re all theory? Think again! We’ll have a market simulation

wherein you will be faced with the different scenarios that happen in

the real world and deal with it as it affects not only you, but the whole

economy as well!

FOR ALL CONTESTS, THERE WILLALSO BE CASH PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS!

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Take a stroll around Ateneo, and see the studying (and relaxing)

environment of the students.

Of course, YES isn’t just about learning. We want you to have fun as well!

You will participate in different games and activities that will expand your

network and help you form unforgettable bonds with other people.

Wealth of Nations: Ateneo Youth Economics Summit 2013 will truly teach us a lot, make us understand the world we’re living in today and do both things in the best and most fun way possible!

See you on November 22-23!

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Application for Ateneo Youth Economics Summit is easy as 1, 2, 3… 4!

Download the registration kit at

tinyurl.com/AteneoYES2013AppForm

Fill up all the necessary information in the registration form

found in the registration kit. The application kit contains one

(1) application form. Please do not leave any field blank for

incomplete forms will not be processed. E-mail all necessary

documents at ateneoyes2013@gmail.com.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS ON NOVEMBER 6, 2013 11:59PM.

Kindly wait for a confirmation e-mail that will

be sent by the team giving you the official list of

your participants.

Payment procedure is found on page 13 of this primer. Registration

fee is P500 (per participant) to be paid before November 8, 2013. The

registration fee is inclusive of two lunch meals, snacks, conference kit

and summit materials. For more details, please refer to the next pages!

High School Students accompanied by at least one (1) duly authorized school

personnel (teacher, principal, etc.) Note: School personnel are considered

participants and must pay the registration fee.

WHO CAN JOIN?

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In order to facilitate a systematic method of payment, the following

guidelines are to be strictly implemented. You can only pay after you have

received confirmation of your application.

For over the counter payments, the steps are as follow:

1. Go to the nearest or most convenient Metrobank Trust Co. (MBTC)

Branch.

2. Secure a copy of Metrobank’s “Payment Slip” and field the required

information/details;

a. Company Name: Ateneo De Manila University

b. Subscriber Name: Name of Paying CLIENT/s (includes

participants, coach, observers)

c. Reference Number: Ateneo YES application fee

d. Subscriber Number: 115

e. Mode of Payment: Choose from the following: Cash/Check/Debit

Account

f. Amount of Payment: PhP xxx.xx

Important Note: Slips are to be accomplished in duplicate copies

(1st copy: Bank’s copy and 2nd copy: Client’s copy)

3. Present the duly accomplished payment slips to MBTC tellers together

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with the attached cash or check.

4. Once validated, the MBTC teller will give Ateneo De Manila University

client or client representative a validated copy.

5. Before leaving the bank premises, check and verify the client’s copy, as

this payment slip will serve as proof of payment;

a. If the payment slip was validated.

b. And, if the copy was the one accomplished and presented to the

MBTC bank teller.

6. Send a text to 09178911414 or an email to ateneoyes2013@gmail.com

informing that the payment has been made. The email or SMS message

should contain the following information:

a. “Paid via over the counter method”

b. Name of the high school

c. Name of the contact coach/principal

d. Contact number

e. Total number of participants (including the students, coach/es

and observers)

f. Total amount paid (number of participants * 500)

7. On the first day of the summit (November 22, 2013), present the

validated copy of payment slip to a representative from AEA for issuance

of the official receipt.

Important Note: All payments should be made no later than November 8,

2013.

If unable to pay via over the counter method, the following steps are as

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follow:

1. Send an email to: ateneoyes2013@gmail.com or an SMS message to:

09178911414, declaring incapacity to do payment via over the counter

method. The email or SMS message should contain the following

information:

a. “Unable to make payment via over the counter method”

b. Name of the high school

c. Name of the contact coach/principal

d. Contact number

e. Total number of participants (including the students, coach/

es, and observers)

f. Total amount to be paid (number of participants * PhP 500.00)

2. On the first day of Ateneo YES, we will have people in the registration

booth where you can make the said payments.

Important Note: Declaration of incapacity to pay via over the counter

method should be made no later than November 8, 2013. Any declaration

after the specified date will be no longer accommodated. As for the proof

of payment, the official receipt will be given to the respective coaches on

the second day of the summit (November 23, 2013).

Important Reminders/Contact Details:

For any queries regarding Ateneo Youth Economics 2013, please send them

through ateneoyes2013@gmail.com or through text to Dana Bayani

(09178911414) or Yesu Hernandez (09328694082). We are more than

willing to answer your questions!

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For participants coming from distant provinces, the Ateneo Youth

Economics Summit 2013 Core Team suggests the following options for

accommodations near the Ateneo/Katipunan area:

Inside the university & less than P500 a night: Institute for Social

Order (ISO)

For reservation or for more details, contact them at

isofacilities@gmail.com or call them at (02) 426-61-34.

Inside the university & less than P1000 a night: John G. Pollock Center

For reservation or for more details, contact them at

mpao@ateneo.edu or call them at (02) 426-6069 (direct line) local

40714049.

Across Katipunan Ave. & around P1000 a night: MyPlace Residence

Hall (www.myplace.com.ph)

For reservation or for more details, contact them at

finest@myplace.ph or call them at (02) 433-0667

Across Katipunan Ave. & more than P3000 a night: Oracle Hotel and

Residences (www.oraclehotel.com.ph)

For Oracle Hotel, you can make your reservations online.

*Please note that we are not partnered with these hotels. We will only

be able to assisst your booking in ISO and the John G. Pollock Center.

We are not liable for any incidents or loss that may happen in these

establishments.

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QUIZ BEE MECHANICS

First round: Eliminations

1. Each student will be given a test paper to answer

2. They have 1 hour to answer the test, after which they must pass

their papers to the test facilitator.

3. While the test is on-going, students are not allowed to read

any book or use any gadget. Students who break this rule will be

disqualified.

4. Once all the papers are checked, the scores of students from the

same team must be added.

5. The teams will be ranked from highest to lowest, in terms of total

scores.

6. The teams that belong to the top half will advance to the semi-

finals.

7. In the case of a tie for the last slot, the score of the highest scorer

of each tied team will be taken and compared. The team with the

highest scoring student will advance. In the case of another tie,

the next highest scorer of each tied team will be taken and the

procedure repeats.

Second round: Semifinals

1. There will be 3 rounds - the easy, intermediate and difficult

rounds.

2. In each rounds there will be 10 questions: Microeconomics,

Macroeconomics, Current Events, and History of Economics.

3. Each student will be given 15 seconds to answer questions in

the easy round, For the intermediate round, they will be given 30

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seconds and lastly, for the difficult round, they will be given 60 seconds.

4. Any member at any given point in time can write on the whiteboard.

5. At the expiration of the set time limits, the teams must raise their

whiteboards to be acknowledged by the score keepers.

6. If a team puts down its whiteboard before the score can be

acknowledged by the monitors and the score keepers, they forfeit that/

those point/s.

7. Each correct answer during the easy round will merit them 1 point, 2

points in the intermediate round and 3 in the difficult round.

8. Contestants are not allowed to consult books, gadgets or members of

the audience while the contest is on-going. Teams or those that contain

students that break this rule will be disqualified.

9. After all the rounds, the teams will be ranked from highest to lowest in

terms of score. The top half will advance to the finals.

10. In the case of a tie for the last rank to advance, there will be a sudden

death round which will last for one minute.

Third Round: Finals (Final Jeopardy style)

1. All teams start out with 10,000 pesos as points.

2. There will be 100 clues of various categories.

3. The category of the next clue is shown on screen.

4. Teams write down their wager (i.e. price they think the clue will be

worth) on a sheet of bond paper and give it to the monitor assigned to

them.

5.. The clue will then be flashed and they will be given 30 seconds to write

down their answer in the form of a question. Once the time is up, they

must reveal their answers.

6. If they put down the correct question, the amount they wagered is

added to their money. If they are wrong, the amount they wagered is

deducted from their money.

7. Whoever has the most money after all the clues wins.

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EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH MECHANICS

First round: Eliminations

1. The student going next will take a topic from the strips of paper.

2. The student will then be given 5 minutes to prepare.

3. The student can choose his/her side - for or against the topic.

4. The student must deliver a 4-minute speech on the topic and

chosen side.

5. The judges will score the student based on criteria given below.

6. While the student is delivering his/her speech, the next student

will be given his/her topic. Procedure repeats until all students have

spoken.

7. Once all the students have delivered their speeches, the students

will then be ranked based on the average of the scores they were

given by the judges. The top five will advance.

Second round: Finals

1. The student going next will take a topic from the strips of paper.

2. The student will then take another strip of paper that will signify

his/her side.

3. The student will be given 5 minutes to prepare

4. The student must deliver a 4-minute speech on the topic and given

side.

5. The judges will score the student based on criteria given below.

7. While the student is delivering his/her speech, the next student

will be given his/her topic. Procedure repeats until all students have

spoken.

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8. Once all the students have delivered their speeches, the students will

then be ranked based on the average of scores they were given by the

judges. The one with the highest score will be the winner.

Criteria for judging:

Manner - 25%

- Maintains eye-contact

- Varies pitch and volume as well as pace and speed depending on

emphasis in the speech

- Minimal to no stuttering - only has appropriate pauses

Matter/Content - 50%

- The stance given is clear

- Provides points of argumentation and substantiates them fully.

- Gives appropriate examples and analyzes them.

- Does not use vague language.

Method - 25%

- Points of argumentation are clearly outlined

- There is a good logical flow within each point of argumentation

- There is a good logical flow in the speech as a whole.

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POSTER MAKING MECHANICS

1. Students will be given the theme a week before the Youth

Economics Summit.

2. Students will make their posters during their own time during the

week.

3. The specifications will be as follows:

- Size: ¼ illustration board

- Can be landscape or portrait

- Any material can be used to color the poster.

- Poster cannot be 3-D (i.e. no paper mache, not allowed to

stick figures onto the poster)

- Poster cannot be computerized - completely or partially.

That is to say, all must be hand-drawn or painted on.

- No obscenities - nudity, inappropriate language, etc.

- Quotes, and other such borrowed information must be

credited to its original source on a separate sheet that will

be mounted with the poster.

4. These posters will be submitted upon the start of the Youth

Economics Summit and will be posted on the walls.

5. Specified judges will go around examining the posters and scoring

based on the criteria given below.

6. The institutions will be ranked based on the average of the judges’

scores. The one that receives the highest score will be declared the

winner.

Criteria for judging:Visual appeal - 50%

Relevance to the Theme and Clarity of Message - 50%