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EconChallenge

Rules

Pennsylvania 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.

Advancing to Nationals

  • The state champion team in each division will compete in the Online National Semi-Finals