LSESU Economics Society – Economics Challenge
Where global minds meet London School of Economics excellence
◆ Officially organized by the LSESU Economics Society — the largest and most influential society at the London School of Economics (LSE)
◆ Academic collaboration with LSE Economics professors
◆ Open to students worldwide in Grades 9–12
◆ Based on both high school and first-year LSE undergraduate economics
◆ A globally recognized certificate jointly issued by the LSESU Economics Society and ASEEDER
Introduction
The LSESU Economics Society – Economics Challenge is a prestigious international academic competition for high school students passionate about economics and mathematics. Organized by the LSESU Economics Society, the largest and most academically influential society at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), the challenge aims to inspire young scholars to explore real-world economics and prepare for university-level study.
With academic guidance from LSE Economics professors, this competition integrates 50% of international high school curriculum content and 50% of LSE undergraduate-level economics, providing participants with a genuine experience of academic rigor at one of the world’s top economics institutions.
Executive Committee of LSESU 2022 – 2023 From Left to Right: Dev Patel, Ana Van Der Ree, Edward Pope, Gabrielle Marciniak, Ishan Kalia, Siddarth Shyamsundar (Source: LSESU Economics Society) |
Executive Committee of LSESU 2021 – 2022 From Left to Right: Alex Kneafsey, Dan Mikhaylov, Marie Ogino, Aryan Jain, Safiyyah Rafe, Arif Tufekci. From Top to Bottom: Viraj Mehta, Yutong Jiang (Source: LSESU Economics Society) |
Competition Structure
Format:
- Online | Individual test
- 50 multiple-choice questions
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Language: English
Date: January 10, 2026
Eligibility: Grades 9–12 (Ages 14–18)
Academic Syllabus
Microeconomics
- Consumer theory, production and cost, market structures
- Game theory and strategic behavior
- Public policy and government intervention
Macroeconomics
- Economic growth and development
- Monetary and fiscal policy
- International trade and labor markets
Quantitative Foundations
- Probability, statistical inference, optimization
- Classical linear regression and data analysis
This unique combination reflects LSE’s newest academic direction — Economics and Data Science — cultivating future economists who are both analytically sharp and data-driven.
Awards & Recognition
Global Awards (Jointly issued by LSESU Economics Society & ASEEDER)
- Gold: Top 5%
- Silver: Top 15%
- Bronze: Top 30%
- Top Gold & Merit Awards: Top 45–60%
All participants receive an official electronic certificate, and top achievers gain academic recognition from one of the most respected student organizations in the world.
Registration Details
📍 Register before: December 28, 2025
The school sends the list of participating candidates to email enquiry@sooncheng.com – Subject: Competition Name_YYYY. (For example: LSESU_2025)
After receiving confirmation from the Organizing Committee, the school submits a copy of the fee payment receipt to the bank as instructed.
For independent candidates, please contact SOON CHENG for registration guidance.
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