EC300
Level 3 Economics
This course requires 1 option.
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If numbers are small, this course is available at St Patrick's College.
OBJECTIVES:
On completing this course students will:
• Gain a working knowledge of economic skills and techniques used to interpret economic information
• Present and interpret economic data
• Understand economic relationships
• Appreciate the reasons for and wisdom of government intervention.
• Understand relationships in the economy as a whole.
COURSE CONTENT
The course encompasses three sections:
• Section A: The economic problem relating to scarcity and allocation
• Section B: The framework for State intervention
• Section C: The aggregate economic activity and policy
OBJECTIVES:
On completing this course students will:
• Gain a working knowledge of economic skills and techniques used to interpret economic information
• Present and interpret economic data
• Understand economic relationships
• Appreciate the reasons for and wisdom of government intervention.
• Understand relationships in the economy as a whole.
COURSE CONTENT
The course encompasses three sections:
• Section A: The economic problem relating to scarcity and allocation
• Section B: The framework for State intervention
• Section C: The aggregate economic activity and policy
Teacher in Charge
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Students are required to purchase from the College the Workbooks which accompany this subject at a cost of $45.
Recommended Prior Learning
Ideally, 16 credits at Level 2 economics.
Candidates new to economics are welcome, at the discretion of the HoD
Credit Information
| Assessment | Description | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits |
UE Literacy Credits |
Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91403 v2 | Economics 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of macro-economic influences on the New Zealand economy | 3 |
E |
6 |
Y |
6r,6w |
|
| A.S. 91402 v2 | Economics 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of government interventions to correct market failures | 3 |
I |
5 |
Y |
5r |
|
| A.S. 91401 v2 | Economics 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of micro-economic concepts | 3 |
I |
5 |
Y |
5r |
|
| A.S. 91399 v2 | Economics 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the efficiency of market equilibrium | 3 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w |
|
Total Credits |
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