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 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.
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The 2027 CNEC (NEC China) Season: Divisions, Team Rules and How Entry Works
The 2027 CNEC season is open. Here is how the four divisions work – Pre, David Ricardo, Adam Smith and the new Herbert Simon AI add-on – the team-size rules that catch families out, the preliminary fee, and how cross-school teams are handled.