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The Economics Department, in conjunction with the Clausen Center, is planning to send a team to Chicago this November to compete in the College Fed Challenge.

The Fed Challenge is an annual undergraduate competition in which teams of three to five students present their analysis of what the Federal Reserve’s next actions should be to a panel of judges. The judges then question the students on their recommendations and knowledge of the Fed. During the challenge, students interact with staff of the Fed and their peers. The day at the Fed in Chicago includes a luncheon and presentation on careers at the Federal Reserve. The top team from each region goes on to compete in Washington, D.C.

This fall, interested and qualified students will participate in a 2-credit independent study to hone their research and presentation skills in the weeks leading up to the challenge. This course will be open for up to 12 students who will meet weekly.

A team of four to five will be formed from this group to compete in Chicago on Monday, Nov. 21. Other members of the group will be eligible to travel to the Fed and watch the teams compete.

Students in any major may apply, but should have taken, or be taking, “Money & Banking” and/or “Intermediate Macroeconomics.” Students must be interested in economic policy and in enhancing their research and analytical skills. Interested students should contact Professor Lau at clau@carthage.edu.