PCC IMPACT 2023 X Ministry of Finance

Relive the case

We were thrilled to partner up with the Danish Ministry of Finance partnered for IMPACT 2023!

In 2023, participants in PCC IMPACT had the unique chance to tackle a stimulating case presented by none other than the Danish Ministry of Finance. The case revolved around the critical economic strategies and fiscal discipline implemented by the Ministry of Finance to manage the Danish economy.

The participants found the case to be a goldmine of relevance. The intricate details mirrored concepts taught in classrooms, but here, they were brought to life, pulsating with real-world application. Delving into the strategies employed by the Danish Ministry of Finance, students discovered direct correlations to their academic studies. The case was a bridge between theory and practice, allowing them to see firsthand how fiscal policies and economic strategies function within a nation's framework. It wasn’t just a challenge; it was an invaluable opportunity to witness the tangible impact of economic theory in action, an experience that resonated deeply with the aspiring economists in the audience.

PCC IMPACT 2022 X CIP

Relive the CASE

We were proud to have Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners as our case partner for IMPACT 2022. Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners - or CIP - is a fund management company specialising in offering investments in energy infrastructure assets globally – in particular within renewables and the greenfield segment. CIP has an industrial heritage and an energy sector-focused business model with a strong track record anchored in fully integrated in-house investment and asset management teams, and CIP, therefore, plays a key role in enabling the modern energy transition today. Explore the case and the winning solution below.

What is PCC IMPACT?

PCC IMPACT is an annual case competition in economics, specifically designed for students who want to gain more experience in case-solving. All students enrolled at a Danish University at the time of the competition are eligible for a spot, but the case is created with an economist skill set in mind, and participants are evaluated based on this.

Participants present their solutions in front of employees from the secret case company and our knowledge partner BCG respectively. To secure a spot in the grand final, participants must deliver a solid and innovative solution, presented in a coherent and convincing manner. The final round is open for spectators and the stakes are raised with an even more profiled
panel of judges and the chances to win 20.000 DKK.

 

What can I gain from the experience?

A Case in Economics

The case is written with an economist skill set in mind and provides a unique opportunity to apply economic theory from your studies to current and real issues in some of the most influential Danish organizations. The emphasis on economics is also reflected in the evaluation of the solutions and as a participant, you should expect quantitative work to be a central element to analysis.

Enter the World of Case-solving

The case is thoughtfully designed to cater advanced bachelor students and masters-level students. It offers a valuable opportunity for those with prior case-solving experience to participate in PCC IMPACT and further enhance their problem-solving skills.

Connect with other case solvers

The PCC IMPACT is a social event that allows your team to solve the case in an inspirational environment. We provide your team with goodie bags with all the things you need to crack the case.

Sharpen your toolbox

Solving the PCC IMPACT case will boost your skills in teamwork, structured problem-solving, economic analysis, and presentation. PCC IMPACT is a learning opportunity for participants and therefore, every team receives feedback on their solution from our judging panel consisting of experienced economists from the case partner, BCG, the university, and other external partners.

Practicalities

Sign-up & Team Information

Sign-up for PCC IMPACT 2023 will be in September. When the team captain has signed up and created the team, the rest of the team members can be invited from the Team Dashboard.

  • Participants must fill in their name, email, and education, and upload a CV to be able to upload a solution.

  • Teams must consist of either three or four members.

  • You can sign up as an individual and look for teammates to fill up your team using the Find teammates function on the dashboard. Teams that are not filled up when sign-up closes will be matched by the organization at random.

  • If the number of teams exceeds our capacity, we will select the teams based on the individual profiles of the teams.

  • Students enrolled at a Danish university are eligible for a spot. However, participants should bear in mind that PCC IMPACT is a case competition in economics, and solutions are assessed on this

  • By signing up, you agree that Polit Case Competition can share your information with our partners, including CVs. Polit Case Competition holds the right to keep your information for up to one year after the case competition but will remove any data if requested to do so.

 

The Case Format

The case is managed through Innoflow. Be sure to keep an eye on the platform as this is where you sign up, download the case material, and hand in your solution. This is also where we announce the semifinalist teams and post the timetable for the semifinals.

  • All teams have 8,5 hours (from 10:00 to 18:30) to solve the case. The case material and data can be accessed on Innoflow at 10:00. The solution (slide deck) has to be uploaded on this platform before the deadline in PDF format. We do not accept any late submissions.

  • All teams will present their solutions in the semifinals in front of a panel of judges.

  • The three semifinalist teams with the best solutions and presentations proceed to the final. They will present for a panel of judges at a location in Copenhagen open for spectators and other participants. Here, the winner of PCC IMPACT is found.

The panel of judges consists of experienced economists from our case partner, knowledge partner, the university, and other external partners. All participating teams will receive written feedback on their solutions.

More information

Make sure to explore our website, where you can view previous years' cases and access previous winning presentations to seek inspiration for your solution. You can also read more about our organization and learn more about our upcoming events. If you have any questions, please contact info@politcasecompetition.com or reach out to us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.