Add Some Excitement to Your Classroom
Every year the Nebraska Council on Economic Education hosts the Nebraska Economics Challenge. The Challenge is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge of Economics by competing with other students across the state. Student participants receive certificates of recognition, awards and accolades.
Teachers and Students throughout the state are able to participate regardless of travel or budgetary constraints. In the first round each team of up to four students in two divisions will complete online exams that cover topics in macro, micro and international economics. After round one, the top teams in each division will be invited to State Finals.
Divisions
The "Adam Smith" Division is restricted to students enrolled in courses labeled AP, IB, honors, differentiated, or college level. Any economics course as a two-semester course also falls in this division.
The "David Ricardo" Division is restricted to students enrolled in one-semester or less high school course not labeled as AP, IB, honors, differentiated, or college level.
The “Milton Friedman” Division is an opportunity for middle school students, grades 6-8, to participate in an exciting academic competition. The middle school division is an online only division.
Division Eligibility
All high school students are eligible. No formal courses in economics are required. Any team of students interested in economics is encouraged to compete. Schools may enter multiple teams in their qualifying divisions.
Support from the Nebraska Council
In order to make this fantastic activity available to as many students as possible the Nebraska Council on Economic Education will pay the registration fees of every team that participates. For those that are invited to the State Finals, travel and lodging stipends may be available.
Past Winners
| Adam Smith Division Past Winners | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Millard North High School | Omaha |
| 2023 | Skutt Catholic | Omaha |
| 2022 | Millard North High School | Omaha |
| 2021 | Millard North High School | Omaha |
| 2020 | Millard North High School | Omaha |
| 2019 | Bellevue East High School | Bellevue |
| 2018 | Millard West High School | Omaha |
| 2017 | Bellevue East High School | Bellevue |
| 2016 | Bellevue East High School | Bellevue |
| 2015 | Millard North High School | Omaha |
| 2014 | Millard North High School | Omaha |
| David Ricardo Division Past Winners | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Waverly High School | Waverly |
| 2023 | Creighton Prep | Omaha |
| 2022 | Lincoln High School | Lincoln |
| 2021 | Bellevue East High School | Bellevue |
| 2020 | Bellevue East High School | Bellevue |
| 2019 | Bellevue East High School | Bellevue |
| 2018 | Bellevue East High School | Bellevue |
| 2017 | Bellevue East High School | Bellevue |
| 2016 | Waverly High School | Waverly |
| 2015 | Bellevue East High School | Bellevue |
| 2014 | Bellevue East High School | Bellevue |