Capital Markets Contest: sportsman-like energy and academic excellence

Grades	Characteristics	Cost
9–12	California statewide competition Cash prizes and trip to New York City for top teams Helps students become college and career ready	Complimentary

The Capital Markets Contest is a local competition for high school economics students that combines the excitement of an athletic competition and the pride of academic excellence.

 

Competition Levels

1. Local district Stock Market Simulation participation open to all students
2. Ten, four-person teams submit a team essay and give an oral presentation on the current state of the U.S. stock market to a panel of judges at the Federal Reserve, downtown Los Angeles (cash prizes and trophies for top three teams)
3. National competition in New York City for the top team

Purposes

• Promote interest in economic education
• Honor high-achieving students
• Showcase outstanding high school economics programs

2010 Winners

First place: Dos Pueblos High School

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Second place: Centennial High School

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Third place: Troy High School

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