List of the top economics competitions to fuel your passion & enhance skills.

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Federal Reserve High School Challenge Hosting Institution: US Federal Reserve Location: Virtual Awards: Submission to Federal Reserve Bank of NY Journal of Future Economists Cost: Free Entry Deadline: February 15 Competition Date: March 15 Description: Participants act as economists, analyzing data, forecasting economic trends, and presenting findings.

Top essays are published, offering a significant academic accolade for aspiring economists.

National Economics Challenge Hosting Institution: Council for Economic Education Location: Varies by location Awards: Cash prizes Cost: Free Entry Deadline: March 1 Competition Date: June 1

- June 3 Description: A premier challenge testing knowledge in micro and macroeconomics and current events, culminating in a national competition in NYC.

International Economics Olympiad Hosting Institution: International Economics Olympiad Location: Virtual Awards: Trophies and medals Cost: Free Entry Deadline: Typically in January Competition Date: July Description: Features challenges in financial literacy, economics, and business case studies, attracting a global roster of participants.

The Stock Market Game Hosting Institution: Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Location: Virtual Awards: Bragging rights Cost: Free Entry Deadline: Rolling Competition Date: Ongoing Description: A simulation of financial market investments that offers students real-world trading experience without financial risk.

Harvard Pre-Collegiate Economics Challenge Hosting Institution: Harvard College Location: Virtual or in-person on Harvard campus Awards: Trophies Cost: $125 Entry Deadline: March 10 Competition Date: April 8 Description: Consists of a written exam and quiz bowl rounds, providing a platform for students to network with peers and economists.

Euro Challenge Hosting Institution: EU Delegation to the United States Location: TBA Awards: Networking opportunities, trophies, certificates Cost: Free Entry Deadline: January Competition Date: March 18-29 (Preliminary Round) Description: Focuses on European economic issues, offering a unique international perspective and high-level networking opportunities.

National Personal Finance Challenge Hosting Institution: Council for Economic Education Location: Depends on state Awards: Cash prize Cost: Free Entry Deadline: Depends on state Competition Date: June 4-5 (National Level) Description: Emphasizes financial literacy with a focus on real-world personal finance issues like budgeting, investing, and financial planning.

InvestWrite Hosting Institution: Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Location: Virtual Awards: Cash prize, recognition Cost: Free (must have participated in Stock Market Game) Entry Deadline: December 20 Competition Date: N/A Description: An essay competition that builds on the Stock Market Game experience, requiring participants to analyze and create investment strategies.

Young Economist of the Year Hosting Institution: Royal Economics Society Location: England, Wales Awards: Cash prize, certificate, and recognition Cost: Free Entry Deadline: Typically July Competition Date: September Description: Allows students to delve into economic research, with the top submissions receiving not only recognition but also a cash prize.

Global Youth Economics Forum Competitions Hosting Institution: Global Youth Economics Forum Location: Dependent on competition Awards: Typically scholarships or cash prize Cost: Typically free Entry Deadline: Dependent on competition Competition Date: Dependent on competition Description: Offers a variety of competitions focusing on global economic issues, with opportunities for scholarships and networking.

These competitions offer a platform for students to excel in economics, providing exposure to real-world economic challenges, networking opportunities with professionals, and a chance to win significant awards.

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