A student-led economics competition where theory meets real-world challenges. Teams of three, one analytical round, one real-world case. Compete. Think. Solve.
Economics Masters Challenge is a student-led academic competition designed to take economics beyond textbooks and into the real world. Participants work in teams to analyze economic problems, interpret data, apply theory, and develop solutions under competitive conditions.
Inspired by rigorous economics curricula while remaining open to students from different academic programs, the Challenge rewards not only what you know, but how you think.
Real problems. Real data. Real reasoning.
“Turn complex theories into powerful insights.”
A rigorous multiple-choice round testing economic knowledge and reasoning under time pressure.
* The 2026 edition used ≈60 questions. ~35–40 micro, ~20–25 macro. Format may vary by edition.
A real-world economics and business case solved collaboratively, then defended before the panel.
* Scoring emphasises logic, data interpretation, economic reasoning and practical application.
The Challenge is not built to test memorization. Strong participants understand economic concepts and then use them in unfamiliar situations, where the data is incomplete and the answer is not in the syllabus.
Move beyond textbook theory.
Solve unfamiliar problems under pressure.
Develop a solution together.
Interpret evidence and identify what matters.
Connect economics to actual decisions.
Interact with students, educators, academics, and professionals.
The 2026 edition was open to students across all academic programs, inspired by AP-style rigor while remaining accessible to IB and other systems. Eligibility is confirmed for each edition.
Competition day brings together students, judges, educators, academic and business professionals, sponsors and partners in one room. The result is competition, learning, networking and genuine academic challenge — a day where economics is argued rather than recited.
Senior leadership in international payments
PhD-level economics research
IB Economics education
Two decades of Wall Street experience
Individual judge profiles are published once confirmed for each edition.
Organisations are listed for the edition in which they took part. We have additional partners as well; highlighted partners are our main partners for this year's edition. Partnerships for future editions are announced once confirmed.
May 29, 2026 · Sunny Canadian International School · Prague — approximately 40 students competed alongside judges, educators, sponsors and partners, from 09:00 to 16:00.
Youth Voice is a student-led platform working to make economics more accessible and relevant to young people — through writing, events and academic initiatives. Economics Masters Challenge began there, and carries that intent forward as a competition with its own identity, standards and ambition.
Explore Youth Voice ↗Build your team. Bring your reasoning. Take on the challenge.