Level 3 Economics: The New Zealand Economic Environment (ECO303)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Peszynski, Ms L. Davies.
This Social Sciences course has an economics focus looking at the micro-economic concepts underlying the New Zealand economy. We look at market equilibrium, marginal analysis and the reasons for government intervention in the economy.
Students have the opportunity to attempt up to 19 credits from this course using economics achievement standards. Both internal assessments will be completed, along with one of the external assessments which will be determined based on student interest and ability.
This is a University Entrance approved course.
Recommended Prior Learning
Open entry, but please discuss your suitability with Ms Davies (P1) and the HOD of Social Sciences (Mrs Peszynski, E11) if you have not done Level 2 Economics.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
1 x 2B8 exercise book, Workbook purchased through the College (tbc)
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Economics 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the efficiency of market equilibrium
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Economics 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the efficiency of different market structures using marginal analysis
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Economics 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of micro-economic concepts
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Economics 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of government interventions where the market fails to deliver efficient or equitable outcomes
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
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Disclaimer
POLICY
It is the policy of Sacred Heart College Lower Hutt to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.