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12 Economics

12ECO
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms G. Sawyer.

Recommended Prior Learning

Minimum of 3 Assessments at Achieved in Year 11 Economics (one being the End of Year Exam) and/or discretion of Faculty Leader.  If you have not studied Economics in Year 11 you must obtain the approval of the Teacher in Charge for L2 Economics.

Objectives

  • To allow students to explore the major economic issues facing New Zealand today and to develop an understanding of policies that a government may implement to address these issues.
  • To define and measure these key economic issues and to understand their causes and possible effects using economic models.

Content

Focus on four major economic issues

  • Growth.
  • Trade.
  • Inflation.
  • Employment.
Faculties:

Social Sciences


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Pathway

13 Economics

CEO
Economist
Financial risk analyst
Data analyst
Financial planner
Economic researcher
Financial consultant
Investment analyst
Investment Banker
Entrepreneur
Actuary
Public sector roles
Government Advisor
Journalist - Business and International Relations
Diplomat
Economic Research
General Management
Trade Adviser


Subject and Associated Costs

Course Costs: $43.00 Online learning programme (www.elearningeconomics.com), Workbook (Economics Learning Workbook Level 2 – Alastair Blyth).

Associated Costs: $20.00 Subject-based excursion.