Participate in the Ashoka University Economics Olympiad 2024! It is free; online and has exciting prizes!
About the Olympiad
Designed for high school students in grades 10-12, this event is a unique opportunity to challenge your analytical skills, enhance your understanding of economic principles, and compete against the brightest young minds from across the region.
Event Details
Round 1: Quiz
Date: 26th October
Format: Online on the Unstop platform
Duration: 60 minutes
Questions: 40 multiple-choice questions
- Microeconomics: 10 Questions
- Macroeconomics: 10 Questions
- General Knowledge: 10 Questions
- Quantitative Analysis: 10 Questions
Description:The quiz will consist of application-based questions designed to assess students’ ability to apply economic concepts to novel situations and evaluate their fundamental economic reasoning skills. The top 12 performers from each zone, based on their rankings, will qualify for the next round. Additionally, the top 2 scorers from each zone will also qualify for the final round, alongside the top 12 scorers nationally.
Round 2: Group Discussions
Date: 27th October
Format: Collaborative discussions
Participants: 20 finalists divided into 4 groups of 5
Description:The second stage will shift from individual performance to collaborative and critical thinking. Each group will engage in a 30-minute discussion on a specific economic topic provided prior to the discussion. These topics will cover contemporary economic issues, requiring participants to showcase their understanding, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork skills.
Preliminary Group Discussion: Each group will discuss their assigned topic, with one exceptional participant selected from each group to move forward.
Final Group Discussion:The top 4 participants will engage in a 30-minute discussion, demonstrating their deep understanding of economic issues, along with their communication and argumentation skills.
How to Register?
Interested participants can register through this link.
Contact
Email: econsoc[at]ashoka[dot]edu[dot]in
Contact: +918754582368
Click here to view the official notification of the Ashoka University Economics Olympiad 2024.
