Sunny Canadian International School · Prague
Compete. Think. Solve.
A student-led economics competition where theory meets real-world challenges. Teams of three, one analytical round, one real-world case.
01What is Economics Masters Challenge?
Economics Masters Challenge is a student-led academic competition designed to take economics beyond textbooks and into the real world.
Participants work in teams to analyze economic problems, interpret data, apply theory, and develop solutions under competitive conditions.
Inspired by rigorous economics curricula while remaining open to students from different academic programs, the Challenge rewards not only what you know, but how you think.
“Turn complex theories into powerful insights.”
Real problems. Real data. Real reasoning.
02The competition
The Challenge is contested in teams of three. The three-person format applies throughout - both in the analytical round and in the case challenge.
A rigorous multiple-choice round testing economic knowledge and reasoning under time pressure.
The 2026 edition used approximately 60 questions. Roughly 35–40 microeconomics and 20–25 macroeconomics. Format may vary by edition.
A real-world economics and business case solved collaboratively, then defended before the panel.
Scoring emphasises logic, data interpretation, economic reasoning and practical application.
03How it works
Teams of three.
Put economic knowledge and analytical reasoning to the test.
Move from theory into a real-world problem.
Interpret data, identify the problem, and build your reasoning.
Communicate your conclusions clearly and convincingly.
Final results, recognition, and awards.
04Academic philosophy
The Challenge is not built to test memorization. Strong participants understand economic concepts and then use them in unfamiliar situations, where the data is incomplete and the answer is not in the syllabus.
Know → Analyze → Apply → Solve
05Why Economics Masters Challenge?
Move beyond textbook theory.
Solve unfamiliar problems under pressure.
Develop a solution together.
Interpret evidence and identify what matters.
Connect economics to actual decisions.
Interact with students, educators, academics, and professionals.
06Who can participate?
Economics Masters Challenge welcomes students passionate about economics from different academic programs. The 2026 edition was open to students across all academic programs, and was inspired by AP-style rigor while remaining accessible to students studying through other systems, including IB. Eligibility is confirmed for each edition.
07The experience
Competition day brings together students, judges, educators, academic and business professionals, sponsors and partners in one room.
The result is a combination of competition, learning, networking and genuine academic challenge - a day where economics is argued rather than recited.
08Judges & experts
Meet the economists, educators and professionals who challenge our participants. The panel for the next edition is being confirmed.
Senior leadership in international payments
PANEL BACKGROUND · 2026
PhD-level economics research
PANEL BACKGROUND · 2026
IB Economics education
PANEL BACKGROUND · 2026
Two decades of Wall Street experience
PANEL BACKGROUND · 2026
Individual judge profiles are published once confirmed for each edition.
09Partners & sponsors
2026 edition
2026 edition
2026 edition
Organisations are listed for the edition in which they took part. We have additional partners as well; highlighted partners are our main partners for this years edition. Partnerships for future editions are announced once confirmed.
10Previous edition
May 29, 2026 · Sunny Canadian International School · Prague. Approximately 40 students competed alongside judges, educators, sponsors and partners, from 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM.
Students
STUDENTS PER TEAM
Competition rounds
Real-world case
Figures refer to the 2026 Edition.
Indicative running order of the 2026 Edition. Each edition publishes its own schedule.
11Youth Voice
Youth Voice is a student-led platform working to make economics more accessible and relevant to young people — through writing, events and academic initiatives.
Economics Masters Challenge began there, and carries that intent forward as a competition with its own identity, standards and ambition.
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Build your team. Bring your reasoning. Take on the challenge.