Nebraska Economics Challenge Rules

• Students will have 35 minutes to answer 30 questions.
• The challenge can not be paused and students can not skip questions.
• Student team members do not need to complete the challenge together.
• Students must complete the challenge without any outside assistance.
• Teams must consist of 3-4 students, and the team score will be the sum of the team's top three scores.
• Average Quiz Time for the team is used as the main tie-breaker.

Divisions

• The Adam Smith Division is intended for students who have completed or are enrolled in a two-semester or advanced economics course.   It is also for anyone who has competed before in the Economics Challenge.
• The David Ricardo Division is intended for students enrolled in a one-semester or introductory economics course.
• The Middle School Division is intended for students enrolled in a middle school economics course.

Advancing to State Finals

• The top 10 teams in each region overall combining both Fall and Spring will compete in the Econ Challenge State Finals on April 22, 2024 in either Kearney (New for 2025!) or Omaha. Individual schools will be limited to a maximum of 3 state finals berths per division.
• Students may participate in the Fall 2024 Challenge or Spring 2025 Challenge, but not both.

Advancing to Nationals

• The state champion teams will go on to represent Nebraska in the National Competition.