Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Chopra.
Who would be interested in this course?If you’re someone who’s curious about how the world works — like why prices go up, why some countries are rich and others are poor, or how businesses and governments make big decisions — Economics is for you.
Economics teaches you how the world works — how people, businesses, and governments make decisions about money and resources.
Introduction
Level 2 Economics sees students examine the operation of the New Zealand economy through a Macro-economic perspective. Major issues covered will include Inflation, Economic Growth, Trade and Unemployment.
Course Outline
Students will learn how to define and measure changes in these issues and to create models to understand relevant causes and possible effects. For each economic issue, students will be asked to examine the effectiveness of possible government actions, including Fiscal and Monetary policies.
This course gives you a strong foundation for further study at university and opens doors to a wide range of careers.
Policy Advisors
Financial Analysts
Business Consultants
Market Researchers
Bankers and Investment Advisors
It’s also a great subject for everyday life, helping you understand how interest rates, inflation, house prices, wages, and taxes affect you — and helping you make smarter decisions about saving, spending, and investing.
Economist, Policy Analyst, Foreign Policy Officer, Actuary, Statistician, Finance Manager, Elected Government Representative, Quantity Surveyor, Energy/Carbon Auditor, Financial Adviser, Valuer
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1B5 book