Economics Challenge

Florida Economics Challenge

There’s still time to register!
Enter your high school students in the 2008 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.

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?
The first three rounds are conducted online. The first rounds in Florida will begin online on April 1st 2008 and run through April 11th. The entire exam takes about 40 minutes. Please register today and you will receive additional information as it becomes available.

HOW ARE THE ADVANCED ROUNDS HANDLED?
The winning teams from both divisions of the state competitions will advance to the regional competitions which will be held online on April 29, 2008, 3:00 p.m. EST. The regional finalist teams and their teachers will each receive $1,000 U.S. Savings Bonds, and the runner-up teams and their teachers will each receive $500 U.S. Savings Bonds.

AND THE FINALS?
The winning teams from both divisions of the regional competitions will advance to compete at the national finals in New York City on May 17-19, 2008. 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.

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?
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Teacher Webinars

The Florida Council will conduct several online webinars in March 2008. Register today and we will notify you as soon as the schedule has been finalized.

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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