Prerequisites
Minimum 55% in HASS ATAR ready.
Any student who underperforms in this course in Year 11 will be required to meet with the Head of Learning Area to discuss their continued enrolment in Year 12.
Aim of Course
Economics explores the choices which all people, groups and societies face as they confront the ongoing problem of satisfying their unlimited wants with limited resources. The Economics ATAR course aims to develop students’ ability to analyse the allocation, utilisation and distribution of scarce resources that determine our wealth and wellbeing. The study of Economics provides a framework for examining society’s issues and identifying possible solutions which assist decision making. The emphasis of the course is on the Australian economy.
Description of Course
Year 11
· Unit 1: Title only: Microeconomics
· Unit 2: Title only: Macroeconomics
Year 12
· Unit 3: Title only: Australia and the global economy
· Unit 4: Title only: Economic policies and management
More detailed course info can be found HERE.
Assessment:
Data interpretation/Short answer
Extended Answer
Examination