Introduction

The International Economics Olympiad (IEO), was organized by the International Olympic Academy (IOA) and established in 2016 by the Institute of Economic Education (INEV). Expanding rapidly, it now engages about 350,000 students globally, transcending its national roots to embrace an international audience.

IEO was led by Vernon L. Smith, an American economist and the winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2002 served as the chairperson of the academic committee. And it garners support both nationally and internationally from esteemed entities like the Ministries of Education, Greece Central Banks, Academic Institutions. The annual global finals are held at the birthplace of the Olympics - Olympia, Greece.

The IEO Committee will invite outstanding economics students from the preliminary round to participate. The top five students will represent Team China at the Olympiad to compete with global talents. Winners will also have the chance to join the St. Catharine’s College, Cambridge Economics Camp for an immersive learning experience and receive an official certificate.