National Economics Challenge

Location:

Varies by U.S. state (online state rounds); National semi-final held online (April 21–24 2025); National Finals held in-person in Atlanta, GA (May 28–30 2025)

Cost:

Free for teams and students (no registration fee)

Contest Date:

State-level rounds: spring 2025 (e.g. March–April); National semi-final April 21–24 2025; National Finals May 28–30 2025

Application Deadlines:

Varies by state—typically state registration closes in early to mid‑April 2025 (e.g. by April 4 in Rhode Island)

Eligibility:

Open to high school students enrolled for credit at a public, private, or home-based high school during the current academic year

The National Economics Challenge is America’s premier high school economics competition. Teams compete at the state level on topics in microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economics, and current events. State champions advance to online semi-finals, and top teams earn in-person entry to the national finals in Atlanta for critical‐thinking case rounds and an oral quiz bowl. Winning teams receive cash prizes and recognition.

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Please note: This information is compiled from publicly available sources and may change from year to year. Dates, locations, fees, and other details are subject to updates—please verify all information directly on the official competition website before applying.