Economics

The aim of economics is to develop students' knowledge, understanding, skills, values and attitudes for effective economic thinking that contributes to socially responsible, competent economic decision-making in a changing economy.

Through the study of economics students will develop

knowledge and understanding about:

• the economic behaviour of individuals, firms, institutions and governments the function and operation of markets
• the operation and management of economies contemporary economic problems and issues facing individuals, firms and governments.

skills to:

• investigate and engage in effective analysis, synthesis and evaluation of economic information from a variety of sources communicate economic information, ideas and issues in appropriate forms.

A syllabus is a document that gives teachers an outline of what students are to be taught in a specific learning area.

See Board of Studies economics 11-12 for syllabus and supporting material.