Level 2 Economics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr B. Milne.
Economics is the study of how financial, labour and trade markets are organised and how they interact. In Level 2 Economics the focus is on four key areas; employment, growth, trade and policy. Employment looks at the present situation of employment in New Zealand and factors that may influence change. Growth focuses on the influence of the economy and what growth looks like. Trade develops ideas around how our economic activity will develop as our economy becomes more global. Policy looks at New Zealand’s economic situation and how we control inequality, unemployment and growth.
Course Overview
Term 1
A study of the concepts employment and trade.
Term 2
A study of the concepts of growth and inequality
Term 3
A study of how government policy affects contemporary economic issues.
Term 4
Revision
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 1 Economics
Equipment/Stationery
It is highly recommended that students purchase a student workbook ($23 approx.)
2B8 and 40 leaf clear file
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Economics 2.2 - Analyse international trade using economic concepts and models
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Economics 2.3 - Analyse economic growth using economic concepts and models
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Economics 2.4 - Analyse unemployment using economic concepts and models
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Economics 2.6 - Analyse how government policies and contemporary economic issues interact
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Economics 2.7 - Analyse a contemporary economic issue of special interest using economic concepts and models
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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