Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 2 Economics

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Cowley.

Recommended Prior Learning

Subject	Level	Recommendations
9 Financial Capabilities	9	Open entry.
10 Business, Finance and Enterprise	10	Open entry.
Level 1 Economics	1	Open entry.
Level 2 Economics	2	Open entry.
Level 3 Economics	3	10 credits in Level 2 Economics. For students new to the subject: 8 credits of Level 2 English and Level 1 Numeracy. Students may also gain entry at the discretion of the HoD.

At Year 12 the focus is contemporary macro-economic issues. Students define and use statistical data to measure these issues. They use models to assist them in gaining an understanding of cause and effect. At this level, students will recognise the interdependent nature of the New Zealand economy by examining the impact government policies designed to address contemporary economic issues have on various groups in society. They will also understand that government policies may have unequal effects.

The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.

Course Overview

Term 1
Economics 2.4 - Analyse unemployment using economic concepts and models (Internal)

Economics 2.1 - Analyse inflation using economic concepts and models (External)

Term 2
Economics 2.6 - Analyse how government policies and contemporary economic issues interact (Internal)

Economics 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of macro-economic influences on the New Zealand economy (External)

Term 3
Economics 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of macro-economic influences on the New Zealand economy (External)

Departments:

Business Studies

Pathway

Level 3 Economics

Level 2 Economics

Course Overview

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