News & Guides
Season guides, division explainers and the latest on the National Economics Challenge and the China National Round (CNEC).
-
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.
-
Building Your NEC Team From Scratch: Finding Teammates, Pitching Your School and the First Four Weeks
NEC’s David Ricardo and Adam Smith divisions are four-person team events. How to recruit the right teammates, get your school on board, and run a productive first month.