The Economics Olympiad provides secondary school students and young adults around the world with an in-depth economic and financial education. It empowers educators with the necessary tools to facilitate this learning and to drive systemic change in educational systems to elevate the importance and quality of economic and financial education.
This global competition is designed to test students’ knowledge of economics and financial literacy. Through multiple rounds of competition, participants address complex problems, analyze economic trends, and propose innovative solutions to challenges facing people worldwide.
Multistage Structure
The competition’s multistage structure includes regional qualifying rounds, national finals, and an international championship.
(1) School Round (Virtual)
The competition begins at the school level, where students compete virtually with their fellow schoolmates. The School Round serves as a platform to showcase their economic knowledge and problem-solving abilities. The best-performing students advance to the National Round.
(2) National Round (Virtual)
The National Round brings together the top 50 to 100 students from the School Round. These exceptional students compete virtually for the coveted title of national champion.
(3) International Round (In-Person)
The International Round is the pinnacle of students’ Economics Olympiad journey. The top five students from each participating country gather, in person, in the birthplace of the Olympics—ancient Olympia, Greece. During this rigorous two-day experience, students engage in challenging tasks, collaborative projects, and an international championship.
Eligibility
The Economics Olympiad is open to all students aged 14–20 from any secondary school in the United States, including homeschooled students. Participants are eligible until they turn 21. The Olympiad welcomes students with an interest in economics, without requiring prior formal education in the subject, making it accessible to any student eager to explore economic principles.
To participate, students must apply through a teacher at their school or a homeschool parent registered as an Economics Olympiad Coordinator. This structure ensures students have the necessary guidance and resources to fully engage in the competition, creating a meaningful and enriching educational experience in economic education.
Key Dates
Registration closes on January 31, 2025; the virtual School Round will occur in February 2025; the virtual National Round, in April 2025; and the International Round will take place in-person in August/September 2025.
Resources
Certell, the exclusive United States partner for the Economics Olympiad, provides resources to help teachers prepare students for the competition. The innovative and multimedia-rich curriculum meticulously aligns with standard economic textbook terminology: microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economics, contemporary economic issues, and financial literacy. Study resources (exam samples, recommended textbooks, and online sources) offer opportunities for students to explore and deepen their understanding of economics and finance, catering to different learning preferences and language needs. Webinars and training sessions will soon be offered.