Welcome to the Missouri Economics Challenge
2025 MEC Dates
March 16 - April 4, 2025
The Missouri Economics Challenge (MEC) gives middle- and high-school students the opportunity to increase and demonstrate their knowledge of economics by competing in teams with other students across the state. Research shows that student competitions like the MEC increase student participation, promote attendance, and help students achieve higher grades and test scores. For educators, the MEC provides an engaging tool to encourage students and generate excitement about economics and economic decisionmaking.
The Missouri Economics Challenge is part of the NationalEconomicsChallenge organized by the Council for Economic Education. More than 10,000 students partcipate each year in the NationalEconomicsChallenge.
There is no cost to either teachers or students to participate in the Missouri Economics Challenge online competition.
No formal courses in economics is required. Any team of students interested in economics can compete but must have an adult advisor. Schools or other organizations may enter multiple teams in the online competition.
In the state online competition, student teams complete an online exam that covers key economic concepts in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international economics.
Explore this site for detailed information about the Missouri Economics Challenge. Click to find information about the NationalEconomicsChallenge, including study materials, procedures, and other helpful resources.
Competition Timeline
- January | Teacher and team registration begins
- March 16 - April 4, 2025 | Online state competition available [2025 dates announced soon]
- Mid-April | State Champion team for each division announced
- April 21-24, 2025 | State Champion teams compete in National Semi-Finals online competition
- May 28-30, 2025 | Top Semi-Final teams compete in the National Finals for the NationalEconomicsChallenge Championship in Atlanta, GA
The Missouri Economics Challenge is hosted annually by the Economic Education Center at Lindenwood University with generous support from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
