Welcome to the 2024 Massachusetts Economics Challenge!
The Challenge is open from January 1 - April 5, 2024.
Registration for the National Economics Challenge closes promptly on April 4, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST.
The testing window closes promptly on April 5, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST.
The National Economics Challenge is designed to provide an online competition covering a number of economics topics for teachers and students throughout the nation.
Research has shown that student clubs and competitions increase student participation, promote attendance, and help students achieve higher grades and standardized test scores.
For teachers, the challenge provides a useful tool to help encourage students and generate excitement for classroom materials. Learn more about the MA EconChallenge ONLINE! here.
Please also take a look at these important links -
The National Economics Challenge Rules - Take a look at the Official NEC Rules & Eligibility!
National CEE Website - Visit CEE's Official page for the NEC!
NEC Econ Ed Link Collection - Browse our library of lessons and content dedicated to helping your students learn and prepare for the Challenge!
Participation is Rewarding!
Each teacher can register as many teams as they want. For the 2024 NEC we are offering an incentive to teachers who have 2 or more teams participate! Teachers who have 2 or more teams compete will receive a $50 gift card for classroom supplies. After the state competition concludes, we will reach out to those who have qualified to distribute your gift cards!
The top Massachusetts teams in EACH division, Adam Smith & David Ricardo, will win:
- 1st place: $1,000
- 2nd place: $500
- 3rd place: $250
Results from the 2024 MA Economics Challenge
Congratulations to the Winners!
Adam Smith Division:
1st Place: Team Sharon High School from Sharon High School - Coach Sean O'Reilly
2nd Place: Team 5 from Milton Academy - Coach Susan Karp
3rd Place: Team DH Trading Co from Dana Hall School - Coach Ryan Chiu
David Ricardo Division:
1st Place: Team Groton from Groton School - Coach Brian Xiao
2nd Place: Team 3 from Milton Academy - Coach Susan Karp
3rd Place: Team iLC-KCIS Linkou from International Language School Boston - Coach Jonathan Chang
The National Competition Dates and Prizes
For teams that advance to the National Competition, below are the competition dates:
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The #1 top-scoring teams from each State will advance to the National Online Semi-Finals: April 22-26, 2024.
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National Finals: June 1-3, 2024
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Teams compete in New York City for the National Championship in their Division. Location TBD.
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Cash prizes for each team member, plus one teacher-coach: 1st place: $1,000; 2nd place: $500; 3rd place: $250; 4th place: $125.
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Contact:
Douglas Tan
MA Student Competitions Coordinator
Council for Economic Education
MAcouncil@councilforeconed.org
Erin V. Heald
Senior Manager, Programs
Council for Economic Education
eheald@councilforeconed.org
Note: Please make sure to check your junk/spam for our emails that may be blocked by your school servers. Important emails about NPFC deadlines and the National Finals will be conveyed via email from the above addresses.
