Agentic AI Challenge – Official Judging Framework

​1.0 Overview and Submission Guidelines

This document provides the official evaluation framework for the Kautz-Uible Economics Institute Agentic AI Challenge. Its purpose is to ensure a fair, transparent, and consistent assessment of all submissions by clearly defining the standards for success.

 

1.1 Submission Components

Each team must submit:

• A single Markdown file named Claude.MD or Agents.MD detailing the agent's design, economic rationale, and implementation.

• A video presentation (between 5 and 10 minutes) explaining the agent's economic application, functionality, and key insights.

• An artifact that represents the output of your AI agent

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1.2 Team Requirements

Teams must consist of one to four University of Cincinnati (UC) students, with the mandatory inclusion of at least one economics major.

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1.3 Scoring Framework

Judges will score each of four categories on a scale of 0–10 points. The maximum possible score is 40 points.

 

2.0 Evaluation Categories

Originality of the Agent

• Tackles a novel economic question or problem using agentic AI.

• Demonstrates a unique or creative agentic workflow.

• Applies existing models or tools in a novel or insightful way.

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Economic Relevance of the Agent

• Addresses a well-defined economic problem.

• Links outputs to economic theory, models, or policy relevance.

• Demonstrates meaningful economic insight.

• Artifact meets the economic needs of the end user.

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Sophistication & Complexity of the Agent

• Demonstrates advanced technical execution.

• Uses autonomous tools, dynamic planning, or feedback loops.

• Provides clear documentation of architecture and logic.

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Quality of Video Presentation

• Clear, concise, and professional.

• Explains economic purpose and functionality.

• Adheres to the 5-10 minute limit.

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Student Submission Checklist

☐ Team includes at least one economics major.

☐ Markdown file named Claude.MD or Agents.MD.

☐ Markdown file includes agent design, rationale, and implementation.

☐ Video presentation between 5 and 10 minutes.

☐ Video explains economic application and demonstrates functionality.

☐ Video summarizes findings or insights.

☐ Artifact of your AI Agent’s output.

☐ Project addresses an economic question.

☐ Agentic workflow is documented and clear.

☐ Submission files are complete and accessible.