Level 2 Economics
Course Description
Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Miss N. Cox.
At this level, students will study the issues that result from the market that operates in New Zealand today. They will explore some of the major aspects of our modern economy, such as employment, trade, economic growth, inflation, and inequality.
Students will be able to define, measure, and understand the causes and identify the effects of these issues. From this, they will look at some of the possible policies that a government may implement to address these issues.
Course Overview
What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
Inflation, Economic Growth, Unemployment as well as Government Policies.
Recommended Prior Learning
To be accepted for this course students must have passed NCEA Level 1 or have TIC (Teacher in Charge) approval. Students who have done L1Comm will have an advantage for this course.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Workbooks are provided for students. Contributions: Field Trip to Wellington - 2024 cost was $180 after significant fundraising from students.
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.
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
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Disclaimer
Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it. Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.
Costs
The Board of Trustees has again asked to opt into the Ministry of Education donation scheme. Doing so resulted in the ability to waive student fee donations. Kaiapoi High School aims to deliver quality educational courses over and above those that which is funded by the Ministry. It is likely the School will opt into the donation scheme for 2025, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant, may be requested. We appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.