Fed Challenge

The College Fed Challenge is a competition designed to bring real-world economics into the classroom.

The is a national academic competition sponsored by the Federal Reserve System, designed for undergraduate students.

Participants form teams to:

  • analyze economic and financial conditions
  • formulate a monetary policy recommendation
  • make presentations to a panel of judges comprising economists and policymakers from the Federal Reserve

Winning teams from regional competitions advance to the national competition in Washington, D.C.

Preparing to Compete

Students will participate in regular meetings leading up to the Challenge to:

  • Conduct research on current economic and financial conditions.
  • Gather and analyze data to support monetary policy recommendations.
  • Give mock presentations at local agencies and companies.
  • Collaborate on refining the final script.

Learn more about how to participate.

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Key Events

  • Virtual Presentation: Early October
  • Virtual Q&A: Early November
  • Fed Challenge Open House: February (Washington D.C.)

Why Participate?

Students who participate in the Fed Challenge will gain:

  • an in-depth understanding of monetary policy and economic analysis
  • research experience utilizing economic and statistical models
  • skills in logical thinking, public speaking, writing and teamwork
  • networking opportunities with industry experts and TU alumni
  • enhanced potential career paths

How to Join

The Fed Challenge welcomes all students who have completed or are currently enrolled in ECON 201 and ECON 202. If interested in learning more or participating, contact Professor Shuwei Zhang at .