Level 2 Economics - Macroeconomics The Big Issues (ECO202)
ECO202 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs A. Peszynski, Ms L. Davies.
Recommended Prior LearningLevel One Commerce is recommended, however, you are welcome to pick up this course at Level Two. If you are unsure discuss this with with Ms Davies (P1) or the HOD Social Sciences, Mrs Peszynski (E11).
This Social Science course has an economics focus looking at some of the big issues facing the New Zealand economy – unemployment, growth, inflation and inequality. We look at causes, models, effects and government intervention as well as economic forecasting.
Students have the opportunity to attempt up to 16 credits from this course using economics achievement standards. Students will attempt either 91227 or 91228 - this will be determined at the start of the year and depend on student choice.
Course Overview
Term 1
Term 1 focuses on Inflation, looking at definitions, models, causes and effects.
Term 2
Term 2 focuses on Economic Growth, looking at definitions, models, causes and effects. As well as focusing on Unemployment, looking at definitions, models, causes and effects. This is followed by th Unemployment internal at the beginning of term 3.
Term 3
Term 3 follows the completion of the first internal (Unemployment) with the second internal. This internal focuses on government policies to alleviate the big issues. In term 3, there is also practice exams for Inflation and Economic Growth.
Level 2 optional courses, Social Sciences
Assessment Policy & Procedures Pathway
Level 3 Accounting & Business Enterprise (ABE303), Level 3 Economics: The New Zealand Economic Environment (ECO303)
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery1 x 2B5 hardcover exercise book
Workbooks (purchased through the College - costs tbc)