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ABSTRACT

A Fed Challenge team from Greenwich High School's Economics Club has been selected as one of 12 co-winning papers out of 207 entries in the 31st Annual Federal Reserve System High School Fed Challenge, earning publication in the Journal of Future Economists.

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Greenwich High School economics team earns national publication in Fed Challenge

Greenwich High School economics team earns national publication in Fed Challenge
Sep 2, 2026, 12:55 PM

A Fed Challenge team from Greenwich High School's Economics Club has been selected as one of 12 co-winning papers out of 207 entries in the 31st Annual Federal Reserve System High School Fed Challenge, earning publication in the Journal of Future Economists.

Context

The competition is administered by the Federal Reserve Banks of New York, Dallas, and Richmond. This year's theme was Economics of Music, asking students to apply economic analysis to an art form shaped by culture, market trends, innovation, and technology.

The Greenwich team's paper, titled 'Swinging Towards Shutdown: Why Jazz Clubs are Losing the Market,' was developed over several months and presented in a podcast-style format. Faculty advisor Ian Tiedemann said the team conducted original research and interviews as part of its preparation.

The eight-member team consisted of juniors Alex Jackson, Jasper Wies, and Youhan Liang, and seniors Axel Persson, Boden Farmer, Gabriel Elezaj, Shaurya Singh, and Sylvester 'Sly' Pecora.

The Federal Reserve System High School Fed Challenge is described by the competition's organizers as an opportunity for students nationwide to develop skills in economic research, analytical writing, teamwork, and data literacy.

All Perspectives
Faculty advisor Ian Tiedemann: "The Fed Challenge allows us to dive deep into the content and consider how to bring the subject to life. Specifically, we want to interview experts and, where possible, make connections to our community."
Team member Alex Jackson: "The Fed Challenge created an opportunity to explore topics I'm genuinely passionate about at a more profound level. Working alongside a great group of peers under Mr. Tiedemann's mentorship made all the difference."
Team member Shaurya Singh: "What stands out is how much we grew from last year when we weren't published, and how that experience shaped how we planned and executed this time."
Gaps & Unknowns
  • The source does not state the specific economic arguments or findings contained in the paper.
  • The source does not identify the other 11 co-winning teams or their institutions.
  • The source does not state when the Journal of Future Economists will publish the paper.
  • The source does not describe what distinguishes the podcast-style format from a standard written submission.
  • The source does not state whether the team competed in prior years beyond a reference to not being published last year.
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