Level 2 Economics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Cain.
ECONOMICS - YEAR 12
NCEA LEVEL 2
CODE: 12ECO
The course covers the topics of inflation, economic growth, unemployment, and looks at the role of Government in the New Zealand economy. The emphasis at this level is more of a national orientated approach so students gain a more real worldview of economics and its impact on society.
Entry Requirements
If you have not taken a Commerce subject at Level 1, please see the teacher in charge before selecting this option.
Supplementary Materials/ Equipment
$24 optional workbook
Pathway
This course builds on the progress made in Level 1 towards a career in Economics and many senior management roles. We strongly recommend this course for those wishing to study economics in Level 3 and/ or at tertiary level.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Economics 2.1 - Analyse inflation using economic concepts and models
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Economics 2.3 - Analyse economic growth using economic concepts and models
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Economics 2.4 - Analyse unemployment using economic concepts and models
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Economics 2.6 - Analyse how government policies and contemporary economic issues interact
Pathway Tags
Economics is the study of how people as individuals and groups satisfy their needs by allocating and managing scarce resources. There are many career opportunities either within Economics, in the private sector or with government agencies, both within New Zealand and overseas. It also enables you to enter the workforce as an employee or become a self-employed entrepreneur. An Economics Degree combines nicely with many other subjects in other degrees.,
Disclaimer
Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2025. You can change the courses you have selected up until the start of next year provided there are still spaces in the course you wish to change to.
Some courses may become unavailable due to the number of students taking the courses or changes in staffing.
New courses may also be introduced, in which case you will be notified and given the opportunity to select the new course.