Hello Solvers –

A few quick updates as we are getting closer to launch! 1 Day before we begin!!

  • Reminder: the forecasting questions begin tomorrow! If you haven’t already configured your API token, please remember to do so!
  • Domain / Region Pairs have been announced for $25,000 Domain / Region Prize.  
  1. Politics/International Relations – Middle East
  2. Geopolitical Grab Bag – Asia
  3. Macroeconomics/Finance – Europe
  4. Politics/International Relations – Europe
  5. Politics/International Relations – Asia 
  • Please see this document that explains the metadata associated with these.
  • We have released Sample IFPs (forecasting questions) that you can use to continue preparing for the challenge:  https://www.gfc-staging.com/gfc/sample-questions
  • Lastly, there was a minor rules update regarding eligibility. This did not make it more restrictive for anyone, but did clarify some of the eligibility requirements.  Please see the updated Challenge Guidelines and let us know if you have any questions.

Good luck!