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Founded in 1873, The Harvard Crimson is the official student newspaper of Harvard University, and the oldest continuously published daily college newspaper in the United States. The Crimson has a rich tradition of journalistic integrity and counts among its ranks of editorship some of America's greatest journalists. More than 40 Crimson alumni have won the Pulitzer Prize; many of their portraits line the walls of The Crimson.
Countless Crimson alumni have gone on to make history in journalism, business, public service, and politics; distinguishable figures include Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Steve Ballmer, Linda Greenhouse, Jim Cramer, Susan Wojcicki and more.
Stand out in school and college applications by demonstrating your mastery of economics and business knowledge in this prestigious competition
Deepen your understanding of key economics and business knowledge, whether reinforcing what you've learned or preparing for future coursework
Earn awards and meet like-minded peers who share your passion for economics and business
2-5 students per team
(all team members must be from the same school)
Grade 6 - 8 (Year 7 - 9)
Grade 9 - 12 (Year 10 - 13)
Description: The preliminary round is open to all registered teams worldwide
Format:
No proctoring is not required. The test will be conducted online with anti-cheating algorithms in place. Participants must use a laptop or computer with a camera and keep it on throughout the test.
Middle School
Supply and demand, producers and consumers, types of economic systems (market, command, mixed), inflation, unemployment, and GDP as measures of the economy, the role of trade and globalization in connecting economies, imports and exports, the basics of personal finance (saving, budgeting, spending, credit, and debt), the role of businesses and entrepreneurship, how businesses operate and make a profit, supply chains and how goods are made and sold, the impact of government policies on the economy (taxes and government spending), and major historical economic events such as the Great Depression.
Students will be asked to identify these economic concepts, economists, important economic events, and businesses.
Ex: Franklin Roosevelt's slate of economic policies to combat the Great Depression were known by what two-word term?
A: New Deal
High School
Fundamental economic principles, including scarcity, opportunity cost, and decision-making; the law of supply and demand and its effects on prices; types of economic systems (market, command, mixed) and their strengths and weaknesses; key macroeconomic indicators, including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and economic cycles; the role of trade, globalization, and international organizations such as the IMF and WTO; imports, exports, and trade policies such as tariffs and free trade agreements; personal finance topics, including banking, credit, debt, investing, and financial responsibility; the structure and function of businesses, including entrepreneurship, corporate organization, and supply chain management; how businesses generate profit, the role of innovation, and the impact of emerging markets; government economic policies, including taxation, fiscal policy, and monetary policy; and historical economic events, such as the Great Depression, the 2008 financial crisis, and their long-term consequences.
Students should be able to identify these concepts and also solve situational problems as it relates to economics.
Ex: Imagine you are head of the Federal Reserve during a financial crisis. You want to stimulate economic growth by having your bank buy assets to increase the money supply. What is this term called?
A: Quantitative Easing
Description: The top 30 highest-scoring teams in each quiz category from the preliminary round will qualify for the global semi-final round. All semi-final rounds across all quiz categories will take place at the same time.
Format: Live Zoom session to answer rapid-fire questions
Description: The top 5 performing team from the semi-final round in each quiz category will advance to the global final round.
Format: Live Zoom session to answer rapid-fire questions
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Fee waiver is available for individual low-income students. Please ask your school counselor or principal to send an email titled 'Fee Waiver Request' to waivers@algoed.co from their official school email with your email address and confirm you need a waiver.
All fee waivers must be requested before the regular deadline.
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This competition is more than a contest; it's your gateway to the fascinating realm of global knowledge and academic exploration.
Interested in more than just Economics & Business?
The Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl offers multiple categories, including Government & Politics, History, Economics & Business, STEM, and Sports. You can join different teams for different categories and expand your knowledge across multiple subjects! Explore your interests and maximize your chances to compete and win.
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