JAN. 2023 UPDATE: The MSU Fed Challenge website has moved to
https://sites.google.com/view/tonydoblasmadrid/msu-fed-challenge Fall 2022 Fed Challenge - Info Session Tuesday Aug 30, 4:30pm, via Zoom - MSU Fed Challenge team welcomes all interested Spartans, including new recruits and seasoned veterans. - Classes will meet Tuesdays 4:30pm-6:10pm. First class is on September 6. - Registration for EC332 will be via Late Add form. Registration not necessary to join the team. - For Zoom details, EC332 Syllabus, and all other questions, email Tony Doblas-Madrid at [email protected] Spring 2022 Fed Challenge - First Meeting Monday Jan 10th, 4:30pm, via Zoom - MSU Fed Challenge team welcomes all interested Spartans, including new recruits and seasoned veterans. - 7 meetings this Spring, every other Monday at 4:30pm. Remote in January, in person from February onward. - Registration for EC332 will be via Late Add form. Registration not necessary to join the team. - For Zoom details, EC332 Syllabus, and all other questions, email Tony Doblas-Madrid at [email protected] ****************************************************************************************************** Congratulations to the 2021 MSU Fed Challenge Team for reaching the National Semifinal/7th District Final! A great accomplishment in the highly competitive Chicago Fed Region. Go Green! ****************************************************************************************************** Fall 2021 Fed Challenge - Info Meeting Th. Sept 2 at 4:30pm in 111 Berkey - MSU Fed Challenge team welcomes all from new recruits to seasoned veterans. - Registration for EC332 will be via Late Add form. Registration is not necessary to join the team. - Questions? Email Tony Doblas-Madrid at [email protected] ****************************************************************************************************** Spring 2021 Fed Challenge - First Meeting Monday, January 25th, at 7 pm - There will be seven meetings during SS21, starting 1/25 and every two weeks after that, ending on 4/19. - Registration for EC332 will be via Late Add form. The link will be shared at the first meeting. - For Zoom details, please email Tony Doblas-Madrid at [email protected] ****************************************************************************************************** Congratulations to the 2020 MSU Fed Challenge Team for its splendid win in the 7th District - Chicago and Honorable Mention in the National Final! Go Green! Fall 2020 Fed Challenge - First Meeting Wednesday, September 2 at 7 pm - A Monday schedule is observed on Wednesday, September 2. - For Zoom link, please email Antonio Doblas-Madrid at [email protected] EDITED August 18: Fall 2020 - EC 332 will be REMOTE ONLY - The Fed Challenge EC332 will NOT meet in person in Fall 2020. All meetings will be online. - Registration will be via Late-Add form, which is currently being revised by the economics department. - Full details on registration and syllabus will be available on September 2nd. - Fed Challenge will be remote this year. Full instructions are available here. Highlights are: - Teams must register by September 30, and send video with policy proposal by October 9. - Three teams per district will be selected for Q&A, to be held remotely November 9 - 13. Spring 2020 Info Session: Monday January 13th, 7pm, Room: Berkey 111 Slides from info session: link Dates for Spring Semester Meetings: Mondays, 7pm, Berkey 111 –January 13th, 27th, –February 10th, 24th, -March 9th, 23rd, -April 13th |
FAQ
Overview: What is the Fed Challenge?
"College Fed Challenge is an academic competition. Teams of students research and analyze economic
conditions and then present their analysis with a recommendation for monetary policy before a panel of
judges. The College Fed Challenge competition can increase students’ awareness and understanding of
the unique role of the Federal Reserve in the economy and enhance research, presentation and critical
thinking skills. " - The College Fed Challenge Guidebook, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Michigan State's Fed Challenge group performs research and analysis on different sectors of the US economy and uses this information to create a cohesive policy recommendation to the Federal Reserve. Typical sectors of the economy include the US Labor Market, Inflation, GDP, Financial Markets, Housing, Federal Reserve Structure and regulation, Banking, and much more! This is typically accomplished through weekly student-run presentations during the spring semester and building a policy recommendation during the fall.
Who can join?
Any MSU undergraduate is eligible to participate in the class/student organization to perform research, analyze macroeconomic data, and further their presentations skills. Throughout the year, the best candidates will be invited to participate at the Regional Competition at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in November. The team consists of 3-5 of the best students along with 1-2 alternates. Typically, the Fed Challenge recruits economics and finance majors; however, it is open to anyone.
Can you receive class credit for participation?
Yes. The Department of Economics is now offering a Fed Challenge independent study that counts as a 400 Level Economics elective. However, to receive credit, you must enroll for both the Spring (1 Credit) and the Fall (2 Credits). For enrollment questions, please contact Professor Antonio Doblas-Madrid ([email protected]) or schedule an appointment with an Economics adviser. However, you can still participate in the group without signing up for the course and be eligible to be a part of the Chicago team.
Any other questions or comments?
Please contact Professor Doblas-Madrid via email ([email protected]) or attend our next meeting!