Whangarei Girls’ High School

Level 2 Economics

Course Description

This course studies a range of economic issues from employment, growth, inflation and trade. Students develop an awareness of 'Cause and Effect' relationships and policies involved in these issues and their impact on various groups in the economy. It will enable them to understand the issues that impact on the New Zealand economy and the influence they have on the individual and their families.

Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

Develop these skills:	Explore this content:
Communicating economic ideas and opinions through critical thinking.	How unemployment affects us all as a society.
Using economic models.	Why are prices rising?
Interpreting information and drawing conclusions.	Why the Government can’t just print more money.
Construct understanding of the different perspectives on economic issues and policies	How the Government tries to influence the economy.
	Is economic growth really that important?

Year Levels/Departments:

Business, Money and the Economy, Seniors