World Economics Cup Global Economics Competition
A premier global contest for high school students that promotes excellence in economics, fosters intercultural learning, and sets the highest educational standard for gifted minds worldwide.
About World Economics Cup
Economics for Future
Our Mission
Excellence
To enrich the teaching and learning of economics for all students and promote excellence in the field of economics.
Recognition
To identify and recognize talented students and stimulate their interest in economics.
Interculturalism
To bring together exceptionally talented students from around the world and have them share economics learning and cultural experiences.
Education
To set new standards in the education and assessment of highly gifted economics students.
The Philosophies of WEC
Economics for Future
Focuses not just on past economic theories but encourages thinking about emerging economic issues. Includes cutting-edge economic research and theoretical achievements to prepare students for future challenges.
Pure Economics Competition
Consists of multiple-choice questions on basic economic concepts, material-based questions, and "Thinking and Innovation" sections that demonstrate students' innovative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Problem-Solving by Economics
Encourages using economics to solve global problems and applies "economics thinking" to complex issues like global warming, artificial intelligence development, and trade conflicts.
Opportunity Equality for Every Student
Adheres to principles of "equal result" and "equal opportunity." Values students' thinking modes and problem-solving abilities while providing academic guidance, ensuring background or education level doesn't affect participation.
Team Competition Format
Team-Based Competition
The World Economics Cup is designed as a collaborative team event where teams of six members work together to tackle complex economic challenges. This format promotes teamwork, diverse perspectives, and collective problem-solving.
Compete In A Team of Six
Team Formation
Teams must consist of six students under a school adviser's guidance. Students register through their school adviser who manually assigns and forms teams in the system.
Individual Pre-registration
Individual students can pre-register but remain ineligible until they form a complete team. The adviser is responsible for team coordination and final registration.
Exam Modules
For exam modules, each team member completes the exam individually. Team scores are then calculated as the average of all six members' individual performances.
Presentation Modules
For presentation modules, all team members must be present simultaneously to collaborate and deliver their presentation together as a unified team.
How to Participate
School Registration
New schools must have a teacher complete the registration form. After submission, WEC will verify registration and provide dedicated school/advisor accounts along with exclusive student registration links.
Learn & Qualify on LearningFirst
Students complete the WEC Study Bundle on LearningFirst — six collections, 780 points in total — and qualify by earning 470+ points. There is no separate examination round; each collection ends with its own assessment, and you study at your own pace.
Qualification must be completed by . See the Qualification Guide.
Teaming
The school adviser forms teams of six qualified students in the EAE system. Each school may enter up to 3 teams (18 students), and team places can only be filled by qualified students — a team of six must be complete before it can be saved.
Compete in the World Final
Qualified teams compete in the single-round World Final (July 18 - 25, 2027) — Fundamentals, Deep Comprehension, and Thinking & Innovation. One set of results determines awards at both the World level and the Continental level.
See WEC 2027 details for the full schedule.
Qualification & Registration Deadline
23:59:59 (Local Time)
What this deadline applies to:
Completing qualification on the WEC Study Bundle (earning 470+ points), and school/institution and individual student registration for the competition.
What is NOT affected by this deadline:
- Returning schools: Your registration is automatically created each year — no action needed by the deadline.
- School-exclusive student links: Students can still register via their school's exclusive registration link after this deadline.
- Teaming: Assigning qualified students into teams is a separate step — it must be completed by the team formation deadline (June 30, 2027).
For Registered Schools: Use Your Exclusive Registration Link
After a school completes registration, the advisor receives an exclusive student registration link specific to that school. Share this link with your students so they can register directly under the school.
Do
Have students from your school use the school's exclusive registration link provided to the advisor. This link remains valid after the qualification deadline.
Don't
Do not let students from a registered school use the public individual student registration form. That form is only for independent students who do not yet have an institution registered on their behalf.
Registration vs. Teaming: Know the Difference
Registration
Schools register, and students complete qualification on the WEC Study Bundle.
Teaming
Advisors assign the school's qualified students into teams of 6 in the EAE system.
Important: These are separate steps. Qualification comes first; teaming is done by the adviser afterwards from the school's qualified students. Students who are not assigned to a complete team cannot take part in the World Final.
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.
The WEC 2027 World Final consists of a single round held online (July 18 - 25, 2027). One set of Final results determines awards at both the World level and the Continental level. Qualification for the Final is earned on LearningFirst. View the 2027 competition details →
Fundamentals
Multiple choice format - Basic economics concepts assessment
Deep Comprehension
Material-based questions about economics practice to test students' on-site learning and comprehension abilities.
Thinking & Innovation
Demonstrate problem-solving skills
Global Reach
55 countries across continents
Annual Event
Since 2019, growing every year
High School Focus
Exclusively for high school students
Global Presence
Connecting Students Worldwide
Students from 55 Countries
The World Economics Cup brings together exceptional students from across all continents, creating a truly international community of young economists. Our global reach reflects our commitment to fostering intercultural learning and collaboration.
Participating Countries & Regions
55 countries and regions from around the world
Participating School Reports
Schools Around the World Celebrating WEC Success
(selected)
Methodist College Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
MCKL A-Level Students Triumph at WEC 2025 with Multiple Wins
MCKL students achieved multiple awards at the 2025 World Economics Cup, showcasing excellence in economics and teamwork.
Morris Hills High School
United States
Six Morris Hills Students Qualify for the World Economics Cup
Six students from Morris Hills High School qualified for the World Economics Cup, representing the United States on the global stage.
The Romanian Excellence Center in Economics
Romania
Romanian Excellence Center Highlights WEC Participation
The Romanian Excellence Center in Economics features World Economics Cup events and achievements of Romanian students.
International School of Düsseldorf
Germany
International School of Düsseldorf Celebrates WEC Success
Students from ISD participated in the World Economics Cup, achieving recognition for their performance in economics.
International School of Bucharest
Romania
International School of Bucharest Highlights WEC Achievements
ISB students are recognized for their participation and results in the World Economics Cup.
Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School
United States
EnergySmart Charter School Students Shine at WEC
Students from Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School are celebrated for their success at the World Economics Cup.
Bangladesh Economics Olympiad
Bangladesh
Bangladesh Economics Olympiad Celebrates WEC Achievements
Bangladesh Economics Olympiad showcases national teams' participation and achievements in the World Economics Cup.
Seoul Foreign School
South Korea
Seoul Foreign School Recognizes WEC Participation
Seoul Foreign School highlights its students' experience and success in the World Economics Cup.
YCIS Hong Kong
Hong Kong
YCIS Hong Kong Students Compete in WEC
YCIS Hong Kong celebrates its students' participation and performance in the World Economics Cup.
Westminster School
United Kingdom
Westminster School Highlights WEC Success
Westminster School shares its students' achievements and experiences at the World Economics Cup.
Vinschool
Vietnam
Vinsers won 6 highest prizes in World Economics Cup 2022
Our students achieved outstanding results, bringing home multiple top honors from the international competition.
NCPA
China
Congratulations to NCPAER for winning World Economics Cup
NCPA Economics Research team demonstrated exceptional analytical skills and teamwork in the competition.
Nexus Education
Malaysia
Nexus learners win big World Economics Cup 2022
Our students showcased innovative economic thinking and achieved remarkable success on the global stage.
Cheltenham Ladies College
United Kingdom
World Economics Cup 2023
Our students represented the UK with distinction in this prestigious international economics competition.
St. Paul's School
United Kingdom
St Pauls to represent the UK in the World Economics Cup
Selected to represent the United Kingdom, our team prepared extensively for this international challenge.
Recognition These reports showcase the international recognition and achievements of schools participatin
in the World Economics Cup from around the globe.
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We have recently become aware of another economic competition that bears a similar name to World Economics Cup. We want to clarify that we have no affiliation with this competition and are completely independent from them.
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