An economics competition for high school teams run by the Council for Economic Education, with state-level rounds followed by national semifinals and finals. The semifinals are an online test, and the finals include a written critical-thinking round and a quiz bowl. Teams compete in the Adam Smith Division for AP, IB, and honors students or the David Ricardo Division for first-time competitors with little economics coursework.
Offered by Council for Economic Education. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: Hybrid. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: Economics, Finance, Business
Info checked October 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
Yes. National Economics Challenge is free to take part in.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online and in person (nationwide). Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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