12 Economics 1
12EC1 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs M. Farquhar
Students will:
• Explore the issues of employment, trade, inflation, growth in the New Zealand economy
• Learn to define and measure these issues as well as analyse their causes and possible effects on NZ Society
• Study policies a government may use to address problems with the issues
• Gain an understanding of the interdependent nature of the economy by examining the impact government policies have on various groups and to appreciate that these may have unequal consequences
Pathway
13 Agribusiness 1, 13 Business Studies 1, 13 Economics 1
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery12EC1 - Supplementary costs: Approx $40
Prerequisites
At least 12 credits in Level 1 Economics (11EC1)
OR HoD approval
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A.S. 91227 v2
Economics 2.6 - Analyse how government policies and contemporary economic issues interact
Assessments: Term: 3, Week: 6 |
2 |
I |
6 |
Y |
6r |
|
|
A.S. 91225 v2
Economics 2.4 - Analyse unemployment using economic concepts and models
Assessments: Term: 2, Week: 4 |
2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
||
|
A.S. 91223 v2
Economics 2.2 - Analyse international trade using economic concepts and models
Assessments: Term: 2, Week: 10 |
2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4w |
|
|
A.S. 91222 v2
Economics 2.1 - Analyse inflation using economic concepts and models
Assessments: Term: 1, Week: 9 |
2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4w |
|
Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.