Economics Challenge

Florida Economics Challenge

Get ready for 2010!

Enter your high school students in the 2010 NCEE National Economics Challenge sponsored by The Goldman Sachs Foundation!Begin by entering the competition in your state. There are competitions being held in 35 states. Each competition encourages students to apply their economics knowledge, work in teams, and is not only fun but offers prizes.There are two divisions–the Adam Smith Division for students currently taking an Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, honors, college level, or two-semester class, and the David Ricardo Division for students enrolled in all other general economics or one-semester economics classes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

HOW DO I REGISTER?
Teachers may register teams in one of two divisions: The Adam Smith division is for students in advanced or year-long courses and the Ricardo division is for students enrolled in a regular semester-long economics course. Teachers must submit a team roster with student applications.
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HOW ARE THE FIRST ROUNDS HANDLED?
In prior years, the first three rounds are conducted online. The entire exam takes about 40 minutes.

HOW ARE THE ADVANCED ROUNDS HANDLED?
The winning teams from both divisions of the state competitions advanced to the regional competitions which have previously been held online. The regional finalist teams and their teachers each received a $1,000 U.S. Savings Bonds, and the runner-up teams and their teachers each received a $500 U.S. Savings Bonds.

AND THE FINALS?
The winning teams from both divisions of the regional competitions may advance to compete at the national finals in New York City. Each member of the national championship teams and their teachers will receive $3,000 U.S. Savings Bonds, and the runner-up teams and their teachers will receive $1,500 U.S. Savings Bonds.

DOES THIS COST ANYTHING?
Nope. This service is absolutely free. Further, if you advance to the finals most travel expenses for the national competition will be paid by NCEE.

The National Economics Challenge site is being updated with information for the 2010 competition. Please check back later for further updates or visit the Council for Economic Education program page.

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?
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State Coordinator

Dr. William Bosshardt
Assoc. Professor & Director of Economic Education
Florida Atlantic University - Boca Raton

Barry Kaye Hall 152

Phone: 561-297-2908
Fax: 561-297-2542

email:
wbosshar@fau.edu

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Teacher Webinars

The Florida Council will conduct several online webinars as needed for various training purposes. Submit your request today and we will notify you as soon as the schedule has been finalized.