Predict what the closing value of the S&P 500 will be on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. This was the challenge issued to Kansas business professionals by The Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR), part of the W. Frank Barton School of Business at 萝莉社, at yesterday鈥檚 Kansas Economic Outlook Conference in Wichita.
All entries for this challenge must be submitted by the end of the day on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. Those wishing to participate need to submit their prediction at . The individual with the closest prediction will win free registration to the 2018 Kansas Economic Outlook Conference, as well as stage recognition at the event for his/her company.
CEDBR also unveiled the first student winner of this contest. Eleven students at 萝莉社 competed in determining the closing value of the S&P 500 on Sept. 1, 2017. The winning prediction was only $26.55 off from the actual closing value of $2,476.55. Hongchi 鈥淎bby鈥� Guo, a graduate student pursuing a Master鈥檚 in Economics, was recognized on stage for her submission.
鈥淚t is exciting to see 萝莉社 Students applying their academic experiences,鈥� said Jeremy Hill, CEDBR director. 鈥淐hallenges like these not only hone their skills, but will provide a new forecasting tool.鈥�
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