12ECO

Level 2 Economics

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Healy.

Economics is a social science involving the study of people and their activities relating to production, consumption and exchange. It covers the behaviour of individuals, their work decisions of what to produce, where to locate and how to market, and the activities of government. The subject also explores major economic issues such as employment, inflation, budget deficits, trade, economic growth and government policies. Economics develops analytical and critical thinking skills, and as students progress to more advanced levels at St John's College, they will have the opportunity to specialise in varied areas such as financial markets, game theory, labour and environmental economics.

The Level 2 course is a full year introduction to Macro-Economics and the New Zealand economy. Students will explore the following key issues:

1. Price Stability

2. Trade and the Balance Of Payments

3. Economic Growth

4. Unemployment

5. Government Policies and the New Zealand economy

 Students will be expected to keep current with developments in the New Zealand economy and the wider world in which New Zealand trades.

Course Overview

Term 1
This term will be reviewing the key knowledge needed from level 1 course. There will be then two units studied which are Inflation and Employment.

Term 2
In Term two the units studied will be International Trade and Economic growth.

Term 3
In Term 3 the last unit on Government Policies will be studied, and the term ill end with revision for the externals in term 4.

Term 4
Revision for Externals

Recommended Prior Learning

12 Credits level 1 Economics or approval from the HOF. Progress in the practice exams in term 3 will used to determine suitability for the level 2 course. 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$26 personal subscription to the Elearn Website.
2B8 exercise book, Blue or Black pens, Ruler, Highlighters, Refill, Clearfile.

Pathway

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.

Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91222 v2
NZQA Info
Economics 2.1 - Analyse inflation using economic concepts and models
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91223 v2
NZQA Info
Economics 2.2 - Analyse international trade using economic concepts and models
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91224 v2
NZQA Info
Economics 2.3 - Analyse economic growth using economic concepts and models
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91225 v2
NZQA Info
Economics 2.4 - Analyse unemployment using economic concepts and models
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91227 v2
NZQA Info
Economics 2.6 - Analyse how government policies and contemporary economic issues interact
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 10
Total Numeracy Credits: 0