Fed Challenge

Each November, Yale sends an undergraduate team to compete at the College Fed Challenge hosted by the Boston Federal Reserve.  The competition challenges students to step into the shoes of the Federal Open Markets Committee and determine monetary policy.

We deliver a 20-minute presentation analyzing the current state of the economy, make policy recommendations, and then engage in a question and answer session where Federal Reserve economists test our understanding of economics, finance, and monetary policy.

New team members work closely with upperclassmen and Yale professors to learn more about finance and economics, conduct economic research, and hone the team’s presentation.  Fed Challenge is a great opportunity to meet new people, be part of a team, and learn more about finance, economics, and central banking.

If you are interested in joining, email Derek Walker at Derek.Walker@yale.edu.