
National Economics Challenge
The National Economics Challenge (NEC) is the nation’s most prestigious high school economics competition. Each year, over 10,500 students across the U.S. participate in the competition. The Challenge recognizes exceptional high school students for their knowledge of economic principles and their ability to apply problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to real-world events.
Competitions are held at the State, National Semi-Final, and National Final levels for high school students in two divisions:
- The Adam Smith Division for Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and Honors Students.
- The David Ricardo Division for students participating for the first time.
Website: http://councilforeconed.org/national-economics-challenge/
Managing Organization: Council for Economic Education
Contact:
212-730-7007
Eligibility:
Students must be enrolled for credit in a qualifying public high school, private high school, or home-based
high school course at some time during the year of entry.
Overview
The National Economics Challenge (NEC) is the nation’s most prestigious high school economics competition. Each year, over 10,500 students across the U.S. participate in the competition. The Challenge recognizes exceptional high school students for their knowledge of economic principles and their ability to apply problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to real-world events.
Process
- The Adam Smith Division for Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and Honors Students.
- The David Ricardo Division for students participating for the first time.
Criteria
Participate
Website: http://councilforeconed.org/national-economics-challenge/
Managing Organization: Council for Economic Education
Contact:
212-730-7007
Eligibility:
Students must be enrolled for credit in a qualifying public high school, private high school, or home-based
high school course at some time during the year of entry.