News & Guides
Season guides, division explainers and the latest on the National Economics Challenge and the China National Round (CNEC).
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The Herbert Simon Division: CNEC Adds an AI Track, and It Is Not a Fourth Way In
CNEC 2027 adds a fourth division, Herbert Simon, for applied AI in economics research. It is open only to students already registered in Pre, David Ricardo or Adam Smith.
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The NEC David Ricardo Division: A First-Timer’s Guide for Students New to Economics
The David Ricardo division is where most students new to economics start at the National Economics Challenge. Here is who qualifies, what to expect, and how first-timers do well.