For all those with something to say about the need for better measurement to inform public policy, I bring you this notice from the Fraser Institute:

The Fraser Institute is launching a new contest to identify economic and public policy issues which still require proper measurement in order to facilitate meaningful analysis and public discourse.

The Essay Contest for Excellence in the Pursuit of Measurement is an opportunity for the public to comment on an economic or public policy issue that they feel is important and deserves to be properly measured.
 
A top prize of $1,000 and other cash prizes can be won by identifying a vital issue that is either not being measured, or is being measured inappropriately.  Acceptable entry formats include a short 500-600 word essay, or a short one-minute video essay.
 
Complete details and a promotional flyer are available at: http://www.fraserinstitute.org/programsandinitiatives/measurement_center.htm.
 
Entry deadline is Friday, May 15th, 2009.
 
Sponsored by the R.J. Addington Center for the Study of Measurement.
 
 
Enquiries may be directed to:
 
Courtenay Vermeulen
Education Programs Assistant
The Fraser Institute
Direct: 604.714.4533
courtenay.vermeulen@fraserinstitute.org