Seventh grade Social Studies students chose an African country to represent at a mock economic conference. Students then researched specific demographics and economics to identify five socioeconomic issues their country is facing. Next, they brainstormed ways to improve these five issues. Finally, students attempted to solve their country’s issues by importing and exporting goods at an economic conference. Students are constrained by their GDP Per Capita. Their economic development directly affects the money they have to solve issues. This authentic learning simulation encourages students to think of real ways to solve real-world socioeconomic problems that developing countries face.