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National Economics Challenge

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Season

CNEC 2027

Region

中国赛区

Grade

9-12年级

Age

15-18岁

Fee

早鸟特惠¥571

Advancement path

线上初级站 ➡️ 中国站 ➡️ 全球站

Organizer

SKT思珂特教育

Focus

Microeconomics, macroeconomics and the world economy

Grade guidance & eligibility

高中生且有一定经济学知识基础

Output

Economics knowledge rounds; regional rules determine additional rounds

Timeline

线上初阶站2026.12 ➡️ 中国站2027.02/03 ➡️ 全球站2027.05/06/07/08

Why choose it

Course preparation transfers directly to competition practice. The strongest return is conceptual precision under time pressure.

Best for

Students already studying AP, A Level or IB Economics

When not ideal

Not ideal if you want to build a startup or avoid substantial theory revision. US divisions must not be assumed to match the China route.

Strengths

Economics, Analysis, Speaking, Leadership

Category

Economics

Description

Students already studying AP, A Level or IB Economics Course preparation transfers directly to competition practice. The strongest return is conceptual precision under time pressure. Not ideal if you want to build a startup or avoid substantial theory revision. US divisions must not be assumed to match the China route.

Eligibility

High-school students. The David Ricardo division is intended for first-time participants with no more than one economics course; Adam Smith serves more advanced students. Check the official eligibility rules for the applicable route.

Team size

Local teams with a coach; confirm size and course-based division on your entry route

Registration opens

Jun 10, 2026

Registration deadline

Dec 1, 2026

Competition date

Dec 30, 2026

Rules

https://www.webloom.cn/#/CNEC

Preparation guide

Build an error log of graph shifts, policy transmission and international trade; explain each answer aloud.

Official website

Registration

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Tools

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