HPEC challenges students through a series of individual and team rounds on economics knowledge at the Advanced Placement Microeconomics and Macroeconomics levels.
understanding of economic theory.
Each year, HUEA organizes the Harvard Pre-Collegiate Economics Challenge (HPEC), a prestigious international competition for high school students passionate about economics and its role in the world around us. HPEC challenges students through a series of individual and team rounds on economics knowledge at the Advanced Placement Microeconomics and Macroeconomics levels as well as economic news, history, recent research, and applications in a wide variety of fields such as education and the environment.
In the past, students have found this competition to be fun and helpful preparation for the AP Economics exams. In addition to the Challenge itself, competitors and coaches will have the opportunity to build friendships with their peers, hear presentations from and interact with professors, graduate students, and real-world economists, and learn about the wider world of economics beyond the high school classroom.
Location(s)
- Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Schedule
- April 12th - 13th, 2025
Cost/Compensation
- $125 registration fee per team.
- Teams based in the US must pay via Zelle
Eligibility Requirements
- Teams consist of 1-4 people. Teams of 3 or fewer can still compete, but the quiz bowl rounds will likely be more challenging with fewer team members.
- Depending on space availability and with priority registration given to the first team, each school may be able to bring additional teams total if space allows. For now, schools can register 1 team, and indicate interest in sending a 2nd team.
- A coach must be present with each team. If a teacher is not available as a coach, prior permission is required for a parent to act as a coach.
Deadline
- Teams must register and submit payment by early March.
- Teams are suggested to register well in advance as there are space constraints in the challenge.
Application or Entry Requirements
- A completed registration form
Notifications of Decisions
- Registered teams will receive a confirmation email shortly after the application deadline.
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The Harvard Undergraduate Economics Association (HUEA) is the primary undergraduate economics group at Harvard, founded in 2000. Hosted by Harvard University, one of the world’s most prestigious and recognized universities, HUEA is a student-run forum for all students concentrating or interested in economics. At Harvard, HUEA provides academic, professional, and social support to undergraduates through student mixers and intercollegiate networking events, career and internship panels, and topical discussions with faculty and professional economists.
