12 Economics
12ECO Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr M. Tasneem
Economic theories are examined and looked at in relation to the New Zealand economy and the world. The opportunity is provided for stimulating discussion on a wide range of economic issues. Current events and issues that affect New Zealand are studied including how world events may impact on New Zealand. An optional overseas trip is held, where possible, to study the economic/business relationships between New Zealand and other countries. The course will be related to up to date and recent economic events.
An in-depth study is made of how the following occur and affect the New Zealand economy:
trade, unemployment, inflation, current economic issues, with connections to government and equality issues.
Skills taught include:
- the ability to understand and apply economic concepts
- how to use economic models and interpret statistics
- the understanding of the causes and effects of economic events and government policies.
Pathway
13 Business Enterprise & Legal Studies, 13 Business Studies, 13 Economics
Leads to Level 3 Economics or any other Business related course, and BCom, BA university degrees. It can lead on to careers in commerce, marketing, business administration, banking, research, town planning, policy making, teaching, financial services.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91222 v2 Economics 2.1 - Analyse inflation using economic concepts and models | 2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4w |
|
| A.S. 91225 v2 Economics 2.4 - Analyse unemployment using economic concepts and models | 2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
4r |
|
| A.S. 91227 v2 Economics 2.6 - Analyse how government policies and contemporary economic issues interact | 2 |
I |
6 |
Y |
6r |
|
| A.S. 91228 v2 Economics 2.7 - Analyse a contemporary economic issue of special interest using economic concepts and models | 2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
4r |
|
Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Banking, Research, Town planning, Policy making, Teacher, Financial Services
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