NCEA Level 2 Economics 201
ECO201 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: A. Munro
Economics 201
Students will consider how New Zealanders are affected by the economic decision-making of individuals, communities, businesses, and government agencies in New Zealand and overseas. Students will be challenged to find solutions to current macro-economic issues, such as unemployment, poverty, low economic growth, inflation and overuse of natural resources. Students will use economic models (both macro and micro) to enable critical thinking about the real world to be able to explain the real world and make predictions.
By studying Economics, students will learn to value all cultures and the contributions they make to economies. For example, a student might study the impact of immigration on the economy and what skills different immigrants bring to New Zealand. Such critical thinking skills are highly valued in global job markets.
Pathway
NCEA Level 3 Business Studies 301, NCEA Level 3 Economics 301
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryWorkbook (price to be confirmed)
A one day to visit economic organisations in Wellington city
Recommended Prior Learning
Preferable : 12 credits in Level 1 Economics. Students who have not studied Economics at Level 1 will need permission from the TIC of Economics to take this course.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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A.S. 91222 v2
Economics 2.1 - Analyse inflation using economic concepts and models
Assessments: Term: , Week: |
2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4w |
|
|
A.S. 91224 v2
Economics 2.3 - Analyse economic growth using economic concepts and models
Assessments: Term: , Week: |
2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4w |
|
|
A.S. 91225 v2
Economics 2.4 - Analyse unemployment using economic concepts and models
Assessments: Term: , Week: |
2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
4r |
|
|
A.S. 91226 v2
Economics 2.5 - Analyse statistical data relating to two contemporary economic issues
Assessments: Term: , Week: |
2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
Y |
|
|
A.S. 91227 v2
Economics 2.6 - Analyse how government policies and contemporary economic issues interact
Assessments: Term: , Week: |
2 |
I |
6 |
Y |
6r |
|
Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.