The Econ Games
At The Econ Games we design courses and experiential learning events to connect students with real-world opportunities to apply what they learn in the classroom. Undergraduate students participate in a data analytics and research event designed to help them solve real-world problems. Join The Econ Games to to develop your skills beyond the classroom and to help you develop the technical and soft skills needed for careers in economic analysis
The History of The Econ Games
2018 First Econ Games- Online version
2019 2nd Annual Econ Games- Hosted by Northern Kentucky University. Data Sponsor 84.51
2020 3rd Annual Econ Games- Hosted by University of Kentucky. Data Sponsor 84.51
2021 Virtual Challenge collaboration with the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
2022 4th Annual Econ Games- Hosted by University of Kentucky . Data Sponsor Fischer Homes
How The Econ Games Started
The Econ Games were created in 2017 by students at Northern Kentucky University who wanted to design a rigorous economics competition for undergraduate students. Their goal was to incorporate topics and skills from their economics degree with data analytics to solve real-world problems.
THE ECON GAMES TODAY
The Econ Games evolved from its initial format to include partnership with private firms in an effort to incorporate the use of actual company data to enhance students’ real-world experience through the efforts of Dr. Al-Bahrani (NKU) and Dr. Patel (University of Kentucky). The 2019 Econ Games grew to include a corporate sponsor.
Students are challenged by our corporate sponsor to help them solve a business problem. The Econ Games are hosted on a university campus and students will have all of campus as their research laboratory. At the end of the day, students will present their results. Students will also hear presentations from industry leaders about how they use economics and data analysis at their firm. The event will include opportunities for students to build lasting personal and professional connections with peers and businesses in the region.
WHY PARTICIPATE
The Econ Games are an opportunity for students to learn real-life applications of the data and statistical methods they learn about in class. The games provide students with the chance to connect with industry leaders and engage in meaningful discussion. Most importantly, The Econ Games help build a community of undergraduate economic students and connects them with colleagues from other.