National Economics Challenge

The National Economics Challenge is an opportunity for high school students (Grades 9-12) to demonstrate their economic knowledge in a competitive setting against peers from across the state and the country.

The National Economics Challenge (NEC) has a unique method for engaging, motivating, and rewarding high school students, making it a fun learning experience they’ll never forget. Participants compete (at the national level) for cash prizes, recognition, and bragging rights in one of two divisions: The Adam Smith division is for advanced placement, Baccalaureate, honors students, and returning competitors, and the David Ricardo Division is for students participating in the NEC for the first time and who have taken no more than one economics course.