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Econ Challenge

Econ Challenge

Economics Challenge
Economics Challenge

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Every year the Nebraska Council on Economic Education, in conjunction with its University of Nebraska–Lincoln Center for Economic Education hosts the Nebraska Economics Challenge.

The Challenge is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge of Economic Literacy by competing with other students across the state in written and "Quiz Bowl" examinations.

Student participants receive certificates of recognition, awards and accolades.

Teachers and Students throughout the State will be able to participate regardless of travel or budgetary constraints. In the first round each team of up to five students in two divisions will complete online exams that cover topics in macro, micro and international economics. After round one, the top ten teams in each division will be invited to come to Lincoln for the State Finals.

Division Eligibility

All high school students are eligible. No formal courses in economics are required. Any team of students interested in economics is encouraged to compete. Schools may enter multiple teams in their qualifying divisions.

Divisions

The "Adam Smith" Division is restricted to students enrolled in courses labeled AP, IB, honors, differentiated, or college level. Any economics course as a two-semester course also falls in this division.

The "David Ricardo" Division is restricted to students enrolled in one-semester or less high school course not labeled as AP, IB, honors, differentiated, or college level.

The decision regarding the best division for a team is ultimately the choice of the teacher; however, teams are encouraged to compete in the division that would challenge them the most.

Support from the Nebraska Council

In order to make this fantastic activity available to as many students as possible the Nebraska Council on Economic Education will pay the registration fees of every team that participates. For those that are invited to the State Finals, travel and lodging stipends may be available.

Past Winners

Adam Smith Division Past Winners
2023 Skutt Catholic Omaha
2022 Millard North High School Omaha
2021 Millard North High School Omaha
2020 Millard North High School Omaha
2019 Bellevue East High School Bellevue
2018 Millard West High School Omaha
2017 Bellevue East High School Bellevue
2016 Bellevue East High School Bellevue
2015 Millard North High School Omaha
2014 Millard North High School Omaha
David Ricardo Division Past Winners
2023 Creighton Prep Omaha
2022 Lincoln High School Lincoln
2021 Bellevue East High School Bellevue
2020 Bellevue East High School Bellevue
2019 Bellevue East High School Bellevue
2018 Bellevue East High School Bellevue
2017 Bellevue East High School Bellevue
2016 Waverly High School Waverly
2015 Bellevue East High School Bellevue
2014 Bellevue East High School Bellevue