Level 2 Economics
Course Description
Contact Person: R. McLean.
This course enables students to gain an appreciation and understanding of major aspects of the New Zealand economy – employment, trade, inflation, economic growth and inequality. Students will be able to interpret and analyse statistical data on these aspects, as well as apply economic theory to them and describe the effects and implications of them. The course will include a selection from the standards listed below. Students will have the opportunity to complete AS 91403 Demonstrate understanding of macro-economic influences on the New Zealand economy. This is a Level 3 Achievement Standard worth 6 credits. This standard will support their learning of the macro-economic concepts and models learnt at Level 2. If students gain these Level 3 credits, they can use them towards an approved subject for University Entrance if they continue with Economics at Level 3.
Entry Requirements
It is not essential to have studied Economics previously. However, students need to have a satisfactory level of literacy to enter this course.
Contributions and Equipment
$40 for Workbook and additional materials
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Economics 2.1 - Analyse inflation using economic concepts and models
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Economics 2.2 - Analyse international trade using economic concepts and models
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Economics 2.4 - Analyse unemployment using economic concepts and models
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Economics 2.6 - Analyse how government policies and contemporary economic issues interact
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Economics 2.7 - Analyse a contemporary economic issue of special interest using economic concepts and models
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Economics 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of macro-economic influences on the New Zealand economy
Disclaimer
Courses are based on student choice, so some courses may not run.