AEO 2025 Key Dates
- Registration Opens: June 1, 2025
- Registration Closes: June 22, 2025
- Stage 1 (MCQs Only): June 29, 2025
- Stage 2 (MCQs & Short Answer Questions): July 3, 2025
- Stage 3 (Business Case Round): July 11, 2025
General Provisions
These rules govern the Asian Economics Olympiad 2024 & 2025, organized by KNET. Participation is voluntary and free. All problems and instructions are provided in English.
Objectives & Goals
- Develop analytical and problem-solving skills in economics
- Increase knowledge of international and Asian economic issues
- Prepare students for future international Olympiads
Participants
Eligible participants are middle and high school students (grades 9â12) from any Asian school. Each school may register one team of 3â5 students. 2024 registration closed October 23, 2024. For 2025, registration opens June 1 and closes June 22, 2025.
Structure
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Stage 1 (MCQs Only)
- 2 hours of multiple-choice questions
- Answers submitted via Google Forms
- 2024: October 26 | 2025: June 29
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Stage 2 (MCQs & Short-Answer)
- 1 hour of short-answer questions
- 1 hour of multiple-choice questions
- 2024: November 1 | 2025: July 3
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Stage 3 (Business Case Round)
- Top teams receive a case via email
- 24 hours to prepare a written solution
- Live Zoom presentations and Q&A by judges
- 2024: November 5 | 2025: July 11
Evaluation Criteria
- Completeness and accuracy of solutions
- Quality of explanations and justifications
- Ability to defend answers during Q&A (Stage 3)
Prizes & Awards
Medals and certificates will be awarded as follows (both years):
- 1 Gold Medal
- 2 Silver Medals
- 3 Bronze Medals
Additional sponsor prizes will be given to top 6 teams.
Conduct & Integrity
All participants must work individually during Stage 1. Any collaboration, plagiarism, or violation of exam rules will result in disqualification. Stage 3 requires only the registered team members to present; no outside assistance is permitted.