Level 3 Economics

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.