Level 3 Economics
Course Description
Contact Person: R. McLean.
This course has the objective of enabling students to attain a level of economic literacy and understanding which will allow them to develop a continuing interest in contemporary economic issues. Students will study the key ideas about the operation of the market system, as well as the workings of the economy. There is an opportunity to complete a University of Canterbury Level 1 Economics paper. There may be the opportunity to visit various businesses and government organisations in Wellington e.g. Trade Me, Parliament, The Supreme Court, The Reserve Bank of New Zealand and Victoria University. The course will include a selection from the standards listed below.
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 a Student Workbook and additional materials
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Economics 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the efficiency of market equilibrium
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Economics 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the efficiency of different market structures using marginal analysis
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Economics 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of micro-economic concepts
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Economics 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of government interventions where the market fails to deliver efficient or equitable outcomes
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Economics 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of macro-economic influences on the New Zealand economy
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 24
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
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Courses are based on student choice, so some courses may not run.