College National Fed Challenge Explained

The College National Fed Challenge is an annual team competition for undergraduate college students inspired by the working of the Federal Open Market Committee. The competition is intended to encourage students to learn more about the U.S. macro economy, the Federal Reserve System and the implementation of monetary policy. The College Fed Challenge also aims at promoting interest in economics and finance as subjects for advanced study and as the basis for a career.[1]

Purpose

In addition to the educational benefits and confidence arising through the competition, students benefit from opportunities to apply their economic experiences in the real world. These skills learned can be applied to acquire internships, discover potential career paths, and hone skills of public speaking, logical thinking, writing, and analysis. Instructors of undergraduate institutions benefit through the use of a venue to develop enthusiasm for the study of economics and to integrate their curriculum with an active learning experience. Goals of the challenge include:[2]

Format

Teams of three to five students per college team present current macroeconomic and financial information to a panel compiled of professional economists, bankers, financial analysts, and academics. Each team is afforded 15 minutes to analyze and present various macroeconomic theories which if implemented, could lead to economic prosperity. At the end of the 15-minute presentation the team must formulate a monetary plan for the Federal Reserve Bank to implement. A 15-minute question and answer session involving the presenting team and the panel follows the 15-minute presentation. Panel members quiz the students on current events, economic definitions, and macroeconomic policy during the 15-minute session.[1] [2] [3]

Teams compete in two rounds at the regional competition which takes place at a nearby Federal Reserve Bank. Winners of the regional competition advance to the final round in the national competition, held in Washington, D.C.[4]

Scoring

The panel of judges score each team after the 15-minute question and answer session. A maximum of 50 points are awarded accordingly. Judges use a scoring rubric which analyzes the team's "Knowledge of the Fed, current state of the economy, and monetary policy", "Responses to Judges questions", "Quality of the presentation", "Research and analysis", and "Teamwork and cooperation".[2]

Participating Federal Reserve Banks

The following Federal Reserve Banks participate in the College Fed Challenge:[4] [5]

National Champions

2023 Harvard University: Hyuntae Choi, Sam Meacham, Ben Workman, Megan Yeo, and Dora Ivkovich[6]
2022 Princeton University: Lauren Fahlberg, Noah Harrigan, Shivani Prusty, Shirley (Yilin) Ren, and Richard Zhu[7]
2021 Pace University: Yuwei Liu, Fiona Waterman, Christopher Beck, Casey Cloutier, Kate Fong[8]
2020 Dartmouth College: Ayan Agarwal, Tench Coxe, Utsav Jalan, Kira Koehler, Zack Olson[9]
2019 Pace University: Scarlett Bekus, Joseph Drennan, Sean Freda, Marissa Kleinbauer, and Dylan Seals[10]
2018 Yale University: Ramiz Colak, Sienna Gough, Rohit Goyal, David Rubio, and Lydia Wickard[11]
2017 Pace University: Klejdja Qosja, Marina Testani, Salil Ahuja, Scarlett Bekus, and Carly Aznavorian[12]
2016 Rutgers University - New Brunswick: Karn Dalal, Ali Haider Ismail, Andrew Lee, Shivram Viswanathan, and Ashton W. Welles[13]
2015 Pace University: Daniella Gambino, Katherine Craig, Omar Habib, Yuliya Palianok, and Melissa Navas[14]
2014 Pace University: Lauren Price, Yulia Mikhailova, Kelsey Berro, Katherine Craig, and Jordan Jhamb[15]
2013 Harvard University: Andreas Schaab, Eugene Wang, Samuel Young, Justin Katiraei, and Daniel Tartakovsky[16]
2012 Northwestern: David Chen, Eric Zhang, Jonathan Cohen, Geoffrey Bery, and Nikhil Byanna[17]
2011 Harvard University: Sumit Malik, Anirudha Balasubramanian, James Sun, Benjamin Sprung-Keyser, and Andreas Schaab[18]
2010 Bentley: David Norrish, Pranay Jain, Christina Harstad, Peter Jurik, and Satyajeet Jadhavrao[19]
2009 Lafayette: Teevrat Garg, Dan Stefan, Dylan McNamara, and Nick Stacey[20]
2008 Harvard University: Troy Murrell, Colin Motley, Akeel Rangwala, William Schaub, and Anna Zhang
2007 Harvard University: Troy Murrell, Colin Motley, Akeel Rangwala, William Schaub, and Scott Vautour
2006 Northwestern: Joshua Plavner, Rosa Li, Jeanne Ruan, Frederick Herrmann, and Joshua Goldstein[21]
2005 Northwestern: Aditya Damani, Derek Moeller, Jeanne Ruan, Kevin Rodrigues, and Reed Van Gorden[22]
2004 Northwestern: Aditya Damani, Derek Moeller, Alexander Leung, Rosa Li, and Josh Plavner[23]

See also

Notes and References

  1. “Ramapo College of New Jersey EEA:Fed Challenge 2010 Competition,” Ramapo.edu, 8 November 2010, https://web.archive.org/web/20110716144226/http://www.ramapo.edu/eea/challenge/index.html
  2. “The College Fed Challenge Handbook,” The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, 30 May 2007, Web site: Archived copy. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120609181213/http://www.richmondfed.org/education/for_teachers/academic_competitions/college_fed_challenge/participants_resources/pdf/handbook.pdf.. 2012-06-09. 2010-12-08.
  3. http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~fed/college.html “Harvard College Fed Challenge,” hcs.harvard.edu, 8 November 2010
  4. “Lafayette, Reigning National Champion in College Fed Challenge, Will Host Regional Competition,” Lafayette.edu, 8 November 2010, http://www.lafayette.edu/about/news/2010/10/13/college-fed-challenge/.
  5. “College Fed Challenge National Championship,” moodys.com, 2 December 2008, http://www.moodys.com/cust/prodserv/prodserv.aspx?source=StaticContent/Free%20Pages/Moodys%20in%20the%20Community/CollFedChal.htm&template=cmr&context=cmr.
  6. Web site: Federal Reserve announces College Fed Challenge winners. 2024-02-12.
  7. Web site: Federal Reserve announces College Fed Challenge winners. 2022-11-21.
  8. Web site: Federal Reserve announces College Fed Challenge winners. 2021-11-19.
  9. Web site: Q&A: Fed Challenge winners discuss historic win and COVID-19 economy. 2021-01-02. The Dartmouth.
  10. Web site: FRB: Press Release--Federal Reserve announces College Fed Challenge winners--November 22, 2019. www.federalreserve.gov. 2019-11-22.
  11. "Press Release," Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 29 November 2018,https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/other20181129b.htm
  12. Web site: FRB: Press Release--Federal Reserve announces College Fed Challenge winners--December 1, 2017. www.federalreserve.gov. 2017-12-05.
  13. Web site: FRB: Press Release--Federal Reserve announces College Fed Challenge winners--December 1, 2016. www.federalreserve.gov. 2016-12-14.
  14. "Press Release," Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 2 December 2015,http://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/press/other/20151202a.htm
  15. "Press Release," Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 2 December 2014,http://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/press/other/20141202a.htm
  16. “Press Release,” Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 2 December 2013, http://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/press/other/20131202a.htm
  17. “Press Release,” Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 27 November 2012, http://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/press/other/20121127a.htm
  18. “Press Release,” Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 29 November 2011, http://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/press/other/20111129a.htm
  19. “Press Release,” Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 30 November 2010, http://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/press/other/20101130a.htm
  20. “Lafayette College Wins National College Fed Challenge,” Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, 4 December 2009, Web site: Lafayette College Wins National College Fed Challenge - December 4, 2009 - Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond . 2013-06-18 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121018235922/http://www.richmondfed.org/press_room/press_releases/education/2009/collegefedchallenge_natl_20091204.cfm . 2012-10-18 .
  21. “Northwestern Fed Challenge Team Wins Third Consecutive National Title,” Northwestern University, 29 November 2006, http://www.northwestern.edu/newscenter/stories/2006/11/federal.html
  22. “Northwestern Students Win College Fed Challenge Again,” Northwestern University, 6 December 2005, http://www.northwestern.edu/newscenter/stories/2005/12/challenge.html
  23. “Northwestern University Team Wins National 'Fed Challenge' Competition,” Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, 1 December 2004, http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2004/12.01_northwestern_wins_fed_challenge.cfm

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