
The following recommended study materials offer a suggested starting point for overall preparation for the Competition across its phases and are based on the official topics and recommended resources of the International Economics Olympiad (IEO). Preparation needs may vary by phase.
Important note: Phase 1 (Intuition Challenge) primarily assesses critical thinking and logical reasoning based on the information provided in each scenario, rather than rote memorisation of theory.
Economics
A. Core
- The Economy 2.0: Microeconomics (free open-access textbook, CORE Econ) — https://books.core-econ.org/the-economy/microeconomics/0-3-contents.html
- The Economy 2.0: Macroeconomics (free open-access textbook, CORE Econ) — https://books.core-econ.org/the-economy/macroeconomics/0-3-contents.html
- Principles of Economics (textbook, N. Gregory Mankiw, 10th ed.) — https://www.cengage.com/c/principles-of-economics-10e-mankiw/9780357722718/
- Nobel Prize: Prizes in economic sciences (official list) — Explore Nobel-winning topics that often align with popular economics themes and the IEO syllabus — https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/lists/all-prizes-in-economic-sciences/
B. Courses – Video & Lecture Materials
- Crash Course Economics (YouTube playlist) — https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8dPuuaLjXtPNZwz5_o_5uirJ8gQXnhEO
- MIT OpenCourseWare 14.01 Principles of Microeconomics (course materials + videos, Fall 2023, Gruber) — https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/14-01-principles-of-microeconomics-fall-2023/
- MIT OpenCourseWare 14.02 Principles of Macroeconomics (course materials + videos, Spring 2023) — https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/14-02-principles-of-macroeconomics-spring-2023/
- MIT OpenCourseWare 14.54 International Trade (course materials, Undergraduate, Fall 2016) — https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/14-54-international-trade-fall-2016/
- MIT OpenCourseWare 14.12 Economic Applications of Game Theory (course materials, Fall 2012) — Nash equilibrium, cooperation/coordination, strategic thinking (use selectively) — https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/14-12-economic-applications-of-game-theory-fall-2012/
C. Public/ Private School Curriculum Alignment
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- AP Microeconomics/Macroeconomics, IB Economics, AS & A-Level Economics – Textbooks
- “Οικονομική Παιδεία” (MOEC Cyprus) – Teaching Materials – Economics & Commerce — https://oikopm.schools.ac.cy/index.php/el/yliko/didaktiko-yliko
Finance (Financial Literacy)
A. Core
- Personal Finance Course (online course, GFLEC) —https://gflec.org/education/personal-finance-course/
- Money Smart for Young Adults (course materials, FDIC) — https://www.fdic.gov/consumer-resource-center/money-smart-young-adults
- Personal Finance (online course, Khan Academy) —https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/personal-finance
- Finance and Capital Markets / Core Finance (online course, Khan Academy) https://www.khanacademy.org/economics-finance-domain/core-finance
- Financial Literacy Curriculum – High School Lessons (course materials, PwC) — https://www.pwc.com/us/en/about-us/corporate-responsibility/tech-financial-literacy-curriculum.html
- The Economy 2.0: Microeconomics — Unit 9 “Lenders and borrowers and differences in wealth” (free open-access, CORE Econ) —https://books.core-econ.org/the-economy/microeconomics/09-lenders-borrowers-14-summary.html
B. Advanced (Use Selectively)
- Principles of Corporate Finance (textbook, Brealey, Myers, Allen & Edmans – Release: 2025) —https://www.mheducation.com/highered/product/principles-of-corporate-finance-brealey.html
- MIT OpenCourseWare 15.414 Financial Management (course materials, Graduate, Summer 2003) — https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/15-414-financial-management-summer-2003/
- ACCA Financial Management / Advanced Financial Management (exam syllabi/materials)
C. Public/ Private School Curriculum Alignment (Use Selectively)
- AP Microeconomics/Macroeconomics, IB Economics, AS & A-Level Economics – Textbooks
- “Οικονομική Παιδεία” (MOEC Cyprus) – Teaching Materials – Economics & Financial Education — https://oikopm.schools.ac.cy/index.php/el/yliko/didaktiko-yliko
D. Supplementary
- Other freely available sources on finance and financial literacy.