Foundation for Teaching Economics – Advanced Economics for Leaders
Week-long residential program for students who've completed HS/AP economics, covering college-level micro/macroeconomic theory alongside leadership development.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Admission to FTE programs is competitive
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