The High School Fed Challenge is a prestigious economics competition organized by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in which teams of students research current economic conditions and present monetary policy recommendations to a panel of judges, simulating the real-world deliberations of Federal Reserve officials. Participants develop a deep understanding of macroeconomics, financial systems, and data analysis while honing their public speaking and critical thinking skills. It is one of the most rigorous and distinctive academic competitions available to high school students with an interest in economics or finance.
Gathering and evaluating information systematically to answer a question.
Making sense of numbers and datasets to find patterns, test ideas, and support decisions.
Using math and probability to draw reliable conclusions from data.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Writing to convince a reader of a position using evidence and logic.
Guiding a group toward a shared goal and keeping everyone moving together.
Students author economics research papers directly aligned with professional economist work and analysis.
Competition emphasizes data literacy and analytical skills core to interpreting economic datasets.
Students research and analyze economic policy issues affecting markets and industries.
Teams conduct research and analysis on economic trends, market behavior, and financial sectors.
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