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Competition
Indiana Economics Challenge 2027
Offered by Purdue Center for Economic Education
A free statewide high-school economics competition whose strongest Indiana teams advance toward the National Economics Challenge.
About this opportunity
The Indiana Economics Challenge tests high-school teams on microeconomics, macroeconomics and international economics. Students complete an online first round, with top teams advancing to state finals and state champions progressing to the National Economics Challenge pathway. Purdue University’s Center for Economic Education covers registration fees and offers scholarship awards to state finalists.
Who can apply
Open to Indiana high-school students enrolled in public, private or home-based schools during the 2026–2027 academic year. Students may also compete through eligible organizations, clubs or before/after-school programs. Teams consist of four students and require a teacher or academic coach.
What you'll need to apply
A teacher or coach registers and sponsors one or more teams of four students. Individual students then complete the online economics exam using assigned access codes.
Key dates
- Registration and Round 1 open2 Jan 2027
- Round 1 deadline5 Mar 2027
- State finalists notified9 Mar 2027
Open to students from
United States
Tags
Team based
Prize money
Accuracy
Verification status: Verified
Last checked: 6 Sept 2026 · Details can change without notice — always confirm on the organiser's official page before applying.
Originally sourced from econchallenge.unl.edu
5 March 2027