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Euro Challenge
Explore European economics, master global policy, and earn an all-expense paid trip to NYC!
Your Gateway to European & Global Economics
Launched in 2006, the Euro Challenge is a national competition sponsored by the Delegation of the European Union to the United States in partnership with the Moody's Foundation, W!se, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and MCEE.
- Grades 9 & 10 Eligible: High school freshmen & sophomores nationwide. *(Title 1 or 50%+ free/reduced lunch eligible schools may enter 11th & 12th graders)*.
- Team Size: 3 to 5 presenting students + at least 1 faculty advisor.
- School Entry: Each school may enter up to 2 teams.
📍 Important Dates & Event Locations
Michigan State Finals
Macomb Intermediate School District
44001 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038
In-Person National Semi-Finals & Finals
Top advancing teams win an all-expense paid trip to New York City to present their economic research before expert judges!
📊 The 15-Minute Euro Challenge Presentation Task
Student teams deliver a 15-minute presentation addressing three core components:
- Describe Euro Area Economic Conditions: Analyze GDP growth, unemployment, and inflation across the 20 euro member countries, including monetary policy of the European Central Bank (ECB).
- Select 1 Challenge Topic & 1 Eurozone Country: Pick one specific economic challenge topic and illustrate its impact using one euro area member country.
- Recommend Policy Solutions: Propose policy recommendations for your selected country, explaining how having a single currency affects your policy choices.
🎯 Choose 1 Economic Challenge Topic:
🎥 Meet the Euro Challenge
🧰 Student Competition Toolkit
Access official preparation materials, country profiles, and scoring rubrics:
🌟 Benefits & Educational Goals
🏆 Student Benefits
- Develop public speaking, research, and analytical skills.
- Boost college applications and academic resumes.
- Network with professionals in economics and international relations.
- Meet the Ambassador of the European Union to the United States!
🎯 Program Goals
- Increase understanding of the European Union, Euro Area, and the euro (€).
- Promote comprehension of current economic challenges facing Eurozone member states.
- Support state content standards in global studies and economics.
- Foster communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and presentation capabilities.