Economics Arkansas
with support from the
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
is excited to announce the
2013 Arkansas EconChallenge!
The Arkansas Economics Challenge is an opportunity for high school students to demonstrate their
knowledge of economic understanding by competing with other students across the state. The initial
round of competition is online and makes it possible to include every student who would like to
participate. There is no fee to take the Challenge!
Who participates?
Teams of 4 compete in one of two divisions:
 David Ricardo Division - students enrolled in one-semester non-AP Economics courses or social
studies courses
 Adam Smith Division - students enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate
(IB), honors, or two-semester Economics courses
How is the EconChallenge organized?
ONLINE QUALIFYING ROUND: March 25 – 29, 2013
Any number of teams may compete in this round. Using a unique access code, students enter the portal and
take a 30 question test that covers micro, macro and international economics. In each University Center
Area the five top-scoring teams in each division proceed to the next round of competition. To view
University Center Areas, visit our website www.economicsarkansas.org and click on “Centers” tab.
UNIVERSITY ECONOMIC EDUCATION CENTER AREA ROUND: April 2013
The online qualifying teams travel to their area university campus for this round of tests.
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University of Arkansas (Little Rock) 4/9/13
Arkansas State University (Jonesboro) 4/19/13
Southern Arkansas University (Magnolia)
4/12/13
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University of Arkansas (Fayetteville) 4/15/13
Henderson State University (Arkadelphia) 4/8/13
University of Arkansas (Monticello) 4/18/13
At this round, teams compete in three paper-pencil, multiple choice tests. The two top-scoring teams in each
division then compete head-to-head in a fast answer, buzzer round to determine who proceeds to the next
level. Teams will only compete against others in their same division.
The winning team in the Adam Smith Division and the David Ricardo Division then proceeds to the next
level of competition.
STATE FINAL ROUND: May 10, 2013
Teams compete in paper-pencil, multiple choice tests. The two teams with the highest scores in each
division then compete in a buzzer-style, quick answer competition to determine the state winners! Teams
only compete against other teams in their division.
Select your teams of four and prepare to participate in the Challenge!
Contact Economics Arkansas, 501-682-4230 or [email protected] for details!