National Economics Challenge (NEC) Nationals
Catalog organization: Council for Economic Education
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Last updated
Last checked Aug 22, 2026
What Is National Economics Challenge (NEC) Nationals?
National Economics Challenge (NEC) Nationals is a business opportunity listed on ExtracurricularHub. Eligibility: Grades 9–12. Format: Hybrid.
National Economics Challenge (NEC) Nationals Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | State-level costs vary and are not centrally published. For 2026 national finalists, CEE paid standard lodging and group meals, while teams paid transportation and incidentals; top-four teams earned cash awards. |
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| Format | Hybrid |
| Eligibility | Grades 9–12 |
| Application deadline | Dates not announced — last checked August 22, 2026 |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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