Participation Info

Start a team and compete in the 2013 National Economics Challenge!

Your team could win a trip to New York City to compete in the National Finals.

Watch our video below that gives an overview of the competition and information on how teachers and students can get involved.

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National Economics Challenge competitions are held at the State, National Semi-Final, and National Final levels for high school students in two divisions: The Adam Smith Division challenges advanced placement, international baccalaureate and honors students; the David Ricardo Division challenges single semester general economics students. In each competition, teams of students answer rigorous questions on microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economics, and current events.

How to Get Involved: in your State’s Economics Challenge

Coaches

  • Register today!
  • Create a team of students.
  • Compete. Choose an online testing date between March 1 and March 31, 2013.
  • Check in which of the two divisions your team should compete, reviewing the 2013 Rules and Eligibility.

Students

Watch these videos created by last year’s National Finalist teams and see why they love the Challenge.

How to Participate: in the National Economics Challenge Semi-Finals and Finals

All of the information you need to know about participating in the 2013 National Economics Challenge can be found in the following documents:

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General Information

pdf icon Participation Info 2013 Rules and Eligibility
These rules apply only at the National Semi-Final and Final level. For rules and eligibility at the State level, please contact your local Challenge coordinator.
pdf icon Participation Info 2013 Frequently Asked Questions
Refer to these FAQs for answers to all of your Econ Challenge questions including general questions, questions about registration, student eligibility, team composition, and the exam.

Coaches

pdf icon Participation Info 2013 Team Coach Instructions and Registration Form
Information for team coaches on registration requirements for the National Semi-Finals and registration form (due to your state coordinator before the date of your state competition).
pdf icon Participation Info 2013 Student Registration Form
This form is due to your state coordinator before the date of your state competition.
pdf icon Participation Info 2013 National Semi-Finals Proctor Instructions
Review the proctoring requirements for National Semi-Finals testing.
pdf icon Participation Info 2013 Teacher Guide
This guide contains all of the information teachers need to know about getting their students to the Finals.

Students

pdf icon Participation Info 2013 Student Registration Form
This form is due to your state coordinator before the date of your state competition.
pdf icon Participation Info 2013 Student Guide
This guide contains all of the information students need to know to get their team to the Finals.

CEE Affiliates

pdf icon Participation Info 2013 Guide to Running A State Challenge
Get more info on how to run a challenge in your state.
pdf icon Participation Info 2013 National Semi-Finals Proctor Instructions
Review the proctoring requirements for National Semi-Finals testing.
pdf icon Participation Info 2013 State Coordinator Registration Form
State coordinators must complete this online registration form in order for teams in each division to advance to the National Semi-Finals. PLEASE NOTE: This registration form is for state coordinators only; team coaches and/or students should not complete this form. This form is due Tuesday, April 9, 2013.

If you have any questions about participating in the National Economics Challenge, please contact us.

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