Left – Daniel Roberts, Right – Craig Ferguson, 2nd from right – Anna Permell
The Conference of the Economy (COTE) University debate took place on September 28, 2017, between School of Business Students of USC and Economics students of The UWI, at the University of the West Indies. The topic for the debate was “Be it resolved that an Export-Led Growth Strategy and not an Import substituting one, is an imperative for achieving Economic Growth and Development”. The School of Business Students of USC – Daniel Roberts, Anna Permell and Craig Ferguson participated in the debate. The USC-School of Business team won the debate and was awarded a cash prize of $3,000 and in addition, reclaimed the trophy.