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See if you've got what it takes to participate in the Economics Challenge by completing the following sample tests.

Rounds I-III

The following tests are similar to what will be used in Rounds I-III of the in-person competition. Each test consists of 15, five-option, multiple-choice questions, and participants in the actual competition will have 20 minutes to complete each one. For a more detailed explanation of how the competition works and is scored, visit our rules page.

Round IV

Round IV of in-person contests has a quiz-bowl format covering all topics in economics. The following Quiz Bowl Simulation can be used in preparation for the competition.

Note: To use the simulation, you'll need Macromedia Flash.

Previous National Economics Challenge Tests

2007 Regional Competition Tests

 
David Ricardo
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Adam Smith
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Questions

Round 1: Micro
Round 2: Macro
Round 3: International
Quiz Bowl

Round 1: Micro
Round 2: Macro
Round 3: International
Quiz Bowl
Answers PDF (53KB) PDF (53KB)

2007 National Competition Tests

 
David Ricardo
Division
Adam Smith
Division
Questions Micro
Macro
International
Micro
Macro
International
Answers PDF (17KB) PDF (17KB)

2006 Regional Competition Tests

 
David Ricardo
Division
Adam Smith
Division
Questions PDF (1.3MB) PDF (1.4MB)
Answers PDF (53KB) PDF (53KB)

2006 National Competition Tests

 
David Ricardo
Division
Adam Smith
Division
Questions PDF (63KB) PDF (75KB)
Answers PDF (17KB) PDF (17KB)

2005 National Competiton Tests

 
David Ricardo
Division
Adam Smith
Division
Questions PDF (1.0MB) PDF (1.2MB)
Answers PDF (50KB) PDF (51KB)

 

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