IEOx WinterChallenge
Online International Economics Competition for every economics enthusiast under 21 years old.The biggest IEOx event.
Community Insights
Feedback and testimonials from our global participants
"Thanks for organising this wonderful competition! Was a really great opportunity for me to pick up the core econs textbook for so many days and study everything, feeling so much more informed now. And the entire programme was close to perfection, once again thank you very much!"
"I am grateful for the whole experience of competing with students from all over the world. This opened my perspective significantly."
"I am grateful for how this competition gave a chance to not just high school students, but to older individuals interested in economics."
Competition Rounds
The competition is consisted of 3 rounds. Related to Economics, Finance and Business. Participants should take part at at least 2 tasks.
Business Case Finals
The top 5 teams from Peer Grading compete in the Business Case Finals. Rewatch some of the most recent Business Case Finals to get prepared.
Competition Activities
Live Events & Ceremonies
Communication Channels
Looking Forward
The IEOx WinterChallenge has successfully created an expanding international community, becoming a respected, free and open challenge that introduces students to the IEO format while building lasting connections.
WiC through the years
Documents
Articles of Association
& Regulations of Competition
Specific Regulations
of IEOx WiC 2025
Grading Parameters
of IEOx WiC 2025
Final Report
of IEOx WiC 2024
Global Participation
Interactive analysis of our worldwide community with complete data validation
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Competition Results
Comprehensive performance analytics validated from official report data
Medal Distribution
Perfect Economics Scores
Business Case Results
Top Performers
Leaderboard with complete medal winners data from the official report
Medal Winners Leaderboard
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5-Year Growth
Key Metrics
Our Lectures
Explore our comprehensive video lecture series from previous editions of WiC
Does Fortune Favor Dragons?
On February 22, as part of the IEOx Winter Challenge, professor John Nye delivered a special lecture. Dr Nye will exclusively present work based on one published and one unpublished paper. The talk will be one hour, followed by questions.
Natural Resources and Climate Change
On March 3, as part of the IEOx Winter Challenge, professor Gerhard Toews delivered a special lecture about climate change and the upcoming challenges on global economy.
Business Cases: What is the Next Step
Kristina Drozd gave a masterclass for the WinterChallenge participants on how to get prepared for presenting their business case ideas. All about the perfect pitch.
Global Energy Transition: Prospects and Challenges
A lecture about transitioning from taditional energy resources to new ones. Explaining the obstacles and difficulties in comparisson with their advantages.
Debt, Inflation, QE and Cryptocurrencies Through the Covid-19 Lens
Professor Nikolaos Kyriazis presents the consequences of Covid-19 to fields like debt, inflations and cryptocurrencies.
Everyday Economics: When Theory Actually Applies
Arian Adeli a young start-up owner living in The Netherlands presenting a lecture about the application of Economics theory in our everyday lives.
Global Talent Trends and Financial Industry Career Opportunities
Adrian Chong from ACCA a main IEO partner presents the opportunities for young economists in the modern world industry.
Cracking the case: Navigating Business Case Challenges
IEO and IEOx WinterChallange Alumni giving a workshop about mastering the Business Case Round in the IEO and in the WinterChallenge.
Our Team
Meet the dedicated professionals behind the WinterChallenge