World Economics Cup
Registration is now open! Form your team of six members and register through your school.
Team Formation
Students need to form teams of six members to participate in the competition.
School Registration
Registration must be organized by schools. Contact your economics teacher or administration.
Schedule Available
The complete schedule for WEC has been announced and is available for viewing.
Competition Structure
Three-Module Assessment System
PLEASE NOTE: All the modules are conducted ONLINE.
The test is a virtual test and the presentation is submitted in video format.
Fundamentals
Comprehensive assessment covering core economic principles and concepts that form the foundation of economic understanding.
This module is included as part of the integrated objective test during the Continental Qualifier
Deep Comprehension
Material-based questions about economics practice to test students' on-site learning and comprehension abilities.
This module is included as part of the integrated objective test during the Continental Qualifier
Thinking & Innovation
Team case study analysis with video submission including short-answer questions and one comprehensive problem-solving question.
This module is included as part of the integrated objective test during the Continental Qualifier
Three Rounds of Competition
From the open qualifier to the global final
Integrated Objective Test
An online integrative objective test that combines all three WEC modules to select teams for each continent.
- Fundamentals: Core economic concepts and classical theories typically covered in IB / AP / entry-level university economics.
- Deep Comprehension: Material-based questions that test students’ ability to learn quickly and understand real-world economic practice.
- Thinking & Innovation: Scenario-based questions that require creative, applied problem‑solving.
The Fundamentals module is enriched beyond classical textbook knowledge to include vivid, citizen‑level economics: everyday economic phenomena, public policy choices and financial common sense that every global citizen should master. Dedicated preparation materials for these new components will be released in the new year.
Three Modules Across a Week
Qualified teams advance to their Continental Economics Cup and complete three complementary modules over the competition week.
- Fundamentals Test: Written exam on foundations of economics with increased weight on frontier topics and current academic developments.
- Deep Comprehension: Lecture and material‑based test that evaluates how well students absorb, interpret and apply information in context.
- Thinking & Innovation: Problem‑solving presentation in which teams analyze cases and propose original, well‑structured solutions.
The Continental Round format follows the established WEC structure and continues the classical three‑module design.
New Essay‑Based Final
Starting this year, the World Final adopts a new format to avoid repeating the Continental Round and to deepen academic engagement.
- Team Academic Essay: Each qualifying team writes a comprehensive, structured multi‑chapter essay on a given topic, covering all three WEC dimensions: Fundamentals, Deep Comprehension and Thinking & Innovation.
- Collaborative Writing: Team members take responsibility for different modules or chapters, then integrate their work into a coherent final essay submitted through WEC’s dedicated online essay system (to be released).
- Combined Scoring: Final results blend a minor weight from the Continental Round scores with a major weight from the World Final essay performance.
- The World Final now centers on deep written analysis and teamwork instead of repeating the Continental Round formats.
- Teams complete a structured academic essay as the primary assessment for the Final.
- Continental Round scores are carried into the Final as a minor weighting (~30%) alongside the essay‑based assessment.
Five Continental Cups
Compete in your continental championship and advance to the World Final
African
Economics Cup
Asian-Oceania
Economics Cup
European
Economics Cup
North American
Economics Cup
South American
Economics Cup
Compete In A Team of Six
A collaborative competing experience for school teams
Team Formation
The WEC competition is team-based. Students must form teams of six under the guidance of their school adviser and register through the school adviser. Advisers need to manually assign/form teams in the system after students register.
Individual Registration
We accept pre-registrations from individual students. However, those who fail to form a complete team by the deadline will not be eligible to participate in the competition.
Team Collaboration
As a team event, teammates need to work together in different formats based on the nature of competitive modules:
Exam-based Modules
For exam-based modules (e.g. Integrated Objective Test in the Continental Qualifier, Fundamentals & Deep Comprehension in the Continental and World Cups), each team member needs to complete the exam individually and the team score will be averaged.
Presentation-based Modules
For presentation-based modules (e.g. Thinking & Innovation in the Continental and World Cups), team members must be present simultaneously in the presentation.
How to Register
Step-by-step registration process
New School Registration (First-time Joining)
Have a teacher complete the registration form below. We'll verify and provide school accounts within 3-5 business days.
Returning Schools
For schools that have previously participated in WEC competitions, we will automatically create your registration for this year and send invitations directly to your registered school adviser.
Please check your email for the invitation and registration details. Alternatively, you can log in to the system directly to check this year's registration.
Competition Path
Important Notes
Team Limits
Qualified schools may be eligible for additional team spots through our Additional Team Quota Framework.
Learn About Additional SpotsStudent Pre-registration
Students can pre-register individually, but must find a school adviser to complete official registration.
Important Dates
Mark your calendar
Registration Information
- Schools/Institutions* officially register at WEC with an appointed school adviser.
- Each school selects internally up to 3 teams (18 students)** at maximum to participate in the Continental Qualifiers.
- The top performing teams in the Continental Qualifiers will be invited to the Continental Economics Cup; teams will gather online, enjoy an Economics Cup Week experience and exchange with WECers from other countries.
- The Top 6 school teams of each continent will be invited to the World Economics Cup to compete representing their schools, countries and continents.
* Education institutions will get the same registration status as full-time schools.
** For schools with less than 100 enrolled students in total can only select 2 teams (12 students); for schools with less than 50 enrolled students in total can only select 1 team (6 students).
Qualified schools may be eligible for additional team spots beyond the standard allocation. Learn more about our Additional Team Quota Framework.
We do provide an open student registration link for students who are initially interested in WEC to pre-register before they form teams. After students submit this open registration form, they still need to find school/institution advisers to endorse their registration by having advisers complete the school registration form above.
Registration Opens
Official registration period begins for WEC
Registration Deadline
Registration closes at 23:59:59 (Local Time)
Continental Qualifier
- 19:00, Online
- A 90-minute Integrated Test including all elements of WEC formats (Fundamentals, Deep Comprehension, Thinking & Innovation)
- Each team member takes the test individually in the remote exam system and the team score will be averaged
Continental Cup
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Three-module competition held online
Fundamentals: 60-min exam
10:00
Deep Comprehension: 45-min lecture + 45-min exam
Thinking & Innovation Release
20:00
Thinking & Innovation Submission
20:00
World Final
-Final round bringing together top teams from around the world
Team Academic Essay Opening
00:00
Team Academic Essay Submission
23:59:59
Awards and Recognitions
Celebrating excellence at every level of competition
Certified Honors
Certified Honors include both individual and team awards, as well as single-module and overall score awards. Students who achieve the following Certified Honors will receive corresponding certificates.
Please note: To foster a healthy, collaborative environment over excessive competition, the WEC recognizes the Top 10 without disclosing exact rankings.
Individual Awards
Continental Qualifier
- Tiered Grading Certificates
- Regional Top 10 Scorer
Continental
- Gold/Silver/Bronze Awards (Individual Grand Total)
- Continental Top 10 (Fundamentals)
- Continental Top 10 (Deep Comprehension)
World Final
- Gold/Silver/Bronze Awards (Individual Grand Total)
Team Awards
Continental Qualifier
- Regional Gold/Silver/Bronze Awards
Continental
- Continental Top 10 Ranking (Team Grand Total)
- Continental Top 10 (Thinking & Innovation)
World Final
- World Gold/Silver/Bronze Awards (Team Grand Total)
Announced Honors
In addition to Certified Honors, there are also Announced Honors that are recognized through announcements. For the Continental Qualifier and Continental levels, announcements are made via email and official news posts. For the Final level, Announced Honors will be documented in the WEC Summary and Winners, and will be permanently displayed on the WEC official website.
Continental Qualifier
For top-performing individuals and schools in each nation or region.
- Top 10 Scorers
- Top 3 Performing Schools
Continental
For top-performing individuals and teams in each continent.
- Fundamentals Top 10
- Deep Comprehension Top 10
- Thinking & Innovation Top 10 Teams
World Final
For top-performing individuals and teams worldwide.
- Fundamentals Top 10
- Deep Comprehension Top 10
- Thinking & Innovation Top 10 Teams
Advancement Rules
Understanding how teams progress through the competition levels
Advancing from Continental Qualifier to Continental Cup
Based on the participation and overall performance of each country/region, WEC will determine the number of teams from each country/region that are invited to the Continental level. The number of teams advancing from each continent shall not exceed 60% of the total number of participating teams in that continent.
Advancing from Continental Cup to World Final
The top 6 teams from each continent will be invited to participate in the World Economics Cup (Final).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about the World Economics Cup
Who can participate?
The WEC is open to all high school students around the world. The competition is designed to challenge, so will not be easy. Students should see it as an opportunity to develop their thinking and problem-solving skills, and to test their existing knowledge of economics in real-world situations. Students must be enrolled in high school, secondary, or pre-collegiate education at the time of the competition and must be graduating in the year following the event or later. Fresh graduates, gap year students, and college students are not eligible to participate.
Do I need to pay money?
Participation in the Continental Qualifier is free of charge. Competing at Continental Cups will incur a registration fee. Competing at the World Economics Cup Final is free of charge.
Can I register as an individual student?
If you would like to take part in the WEC, you must let your school or organization know so that they can register on your behalf and form a team. We can't accept registrations from individual students directly.
Does a school/institution need to have the names of their students ready before it registers?
No, we will ask for the complete list later. All the school/institution needs in order to register is the basic information about the school/organization and a designated adviser.
What academic support will students get?
Students will get question samples and syllabus after registration to prepare for the competition.
If I didn't study economics in school, can I compete?
Yes. Taking an economics course is not a prerequisite for attending the WEC. We advocate that the competition is fair to all the levels of students. Whether you have taken an economics course or not has no certain effect on your performance. WEC values your ability of thinking, understanding and application. In the test questions of the competition, WEC will give as much relevant background and theoretical knowledge as possible. Students can complete the questions with the knowledge and information given in the test paper.
Is the scope of the test all in the reference materials?
No. The scope of the test does not have much to do with the scope of the reference material. Furthermore, most of the knowledge in the test paper is not available in the reference materials. Please note that the WEC is a test of thinking and problem-solving, rather than a test of knowledge and memory. However, the reference materials will help you to understand the subject, and be familiar with the thinking mode and basic theories, which will enable you to understand the new knowledge faster and better in the competition.
How do students prepare for the competition?
You don't need to spend too much time preparing for the competition and feel stressed. According to your interest, do your best to take some time to look at the learning materials and reference books, enjoy the fun of learning and thinking, cultivate the sense of reading and learning, and let yourself enter a state of immersion. In the competition, you will fully learn new knowledge and release your thinking.
Where will the competition be held?
The competition will be held entirely online. The exam will be conducted through a dedicated online examination system, and the presentation will be submitted in the form of a video. All you need is a computer device with access to the internet.
Do team members need individual accounts to participate, or are we supposed to use a single shared account when competing as a team?
Each team member must have their own individual account to participate. Team scores are calculated based on the average of all members' results—you cannot use a single shared account for the competition.
I can't find an advisor / My school is unwilling to organize the registration. Can I register without an advisor?
No, advisor is required. An advisor doesn't need to be heavily involved in the registration process; they just need to verify your academic level and identity if we contact them. You can reach out to a former teacher or an external mentor who is familiar with your academic background.
Our school's advisor filled out the registration form, but they haven't received a confirmation email or any further contact.
Please check the spam folder to see if the email ended up there. The advisor can also try logging in directly at https://my.eae.international. If they can log in, it means the account is active and they can complete the registration process in the system.
We initially registered as individuals. Can we still participate as a school team?
Yes, you can. Have your advisor log in to https://my.eae.international, go to Student-Programs - Registered Programs, find the program, and click Manage Students. The advisor should see your names and can use the Assign Teams feature to set up your team.