Extracurriculars for a Career in Economist
10 high school activities and programs that build real experience toward a career in economist.
Students learn core economic concepts and apply them to real-world decision-making and policy issues.
Students apply economic principles to analyze market trends and make informed investment decisions.
Students author economics research papers directly aligned with professional economist work and analysis.
Students directly apply micro and macroeconomic principles and world economy knowledge in competition format.
Economics category combined with analytical and critical thinking skills prepares students for economic analysis work.
Mathematical modeling and problem-solving in competitions build skills essential for economic analysis and research.
Mathematical modeling and logical thinking skills are essential tools in economic analysis and research.
Students participate in macroeconomic simulations and policy debates exploring the link between macroeconomics and capital markets.
Risk analysis and modeling of real-world data to make recommendations mirrors economic forecasting and policy analysis.
Program covers how economy and interest rates affect markets, providing foundational economic analysis experience.