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Updates, syllabus notes and preparation guidance for the International Economics Olympiad — written by our mentors. New pieces land through the season.
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What Is the IEO? The International Economics Olympiad, Explained for Greater China Students (2026)
A plain-English guide to the International Economics Olympiad (IEO) for Greater China students: what it is, its three parts (MCQ, open questions, business case), who can enter, and how you qualify.
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IEO 2025 Baku: What the Medal Teams Did — and What It Tells You
IEO 2025 in Baku: 52 countries, 258 participants, 133 medals; Singapore team gold, Canada silver, China & Russia bronze. What the winning teams did — and what it teaches you.
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From Your Regional Round to the Global Final: How to Qualify for the IEO from Greater China
How Greater China students qualify for the IEO: win a national or regional round to earn a place on a team of up to five, then compete at the Shenzhen 2026 final.
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The IEO Business Case: How to Build and Deliver a Winning Team Presentation
A repeatable method for the IEO team business case — read the case, frame the problem, analyse with economics, recommend, and defend in English before the judges.
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Microeconomics on the IEO: The Concepts That Come Up Most
The microeconomics that recurs across IEO MCQ, open questions and the business case — supply and demand, elasticity, costs, market structures, welfare, externalities and game theory — and why to master it first.
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IEO 2026 in Shenzhen: Season Timeline & What Greater China Students Need to Know
The 9th IEO comes to Shenzhen, 12-20 July 2026. What the mainland host means for Greater China students, plus the season timeline from national round to July final.