Economics Olympiad
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What is the
Economics Olympiad?
Economics Olympiad is a global economics tournament that gives you a chance to see how well you can determine the the way people, businesses, and governments use money.
You will finally have a chance to explore the reality of Wall St, global economics, and how countries operate, while getting a feel for what it will be like to take university level course.
Face off against other high school students for a chance to win scholarships, boost your college application, and see if you're ready to take on university level courses.
Compete nationally, win globally.
How does the Economics Olympiad work?
Step 2
Compete on a national level to see who is the best in your country.
Step 3
The winner of each nation will move on to the International Economics Olympiad.
Step 4
The winner of the International Olympiad will receive a scholarship and be able to list their victory on their college applications.
REQUIREMENTS
Only high school students between the ages of 14-18 can compete.
The Economics Olympiad is designed with university level questions that are best answered with a university style of approach.
Don't have a collegiate level understanding of how the world works?
Don't know what you want to study in college?
Don't want to pursue a degree in social science?
Thats okay!
The Economics Olympiad is the tournament that will allow you to explore your own understanding.
Economics Olympiad Benefits
For Everyone
Do you have what it takes?
Become an olympian to see if you have what it takes to excel in a university level economics course.
Its a Win - Win
Claim a research project
Your experience with the Economics Olympiad will be similar to a research project that you mention to stand out in your university applications.
Get Noticed
Admissions love Olympiads
Becoming an Economics Olympiad Champion, gives you an advantage with your college applications, even if you don't plan on studying social science.
Scholarships
Awards and Prizes
Awards will be distributed to the 1st 2nd and 3rd place finalists with various prizes.
Sign up for the Economics Olympiad
Register for your chance to become an Olympiad Champion!
Dr. Ceyhun Elgin
PhD, Economics – University of Minnesota
PhD Minor, Mathematics – University of Minnesota
MA, Economics – University of Minnesota
BA, Economics – Boğaziçi University, Turkey
BA, Law – Istanbul Şehir University, Turkey
BA, Public Administration – Anadolu University, Turkey
Dr. Ceyhun Elgin is a professor of economics whose research bridges macroeconomic theory with real-world policy, specializing in the informal sector, economic development, and public finance. He has held academic appointments at IMF, World Bank, Boston University, the American University in Bulgaria, and currently serves as Jean Monnet Chair at Boğaziçi University and lecturer at Columbia University. Dr. Elgin has authored over 70 peer-reviewed publications and led numerous international research projects on fiscal policy.