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.

values and attitudes about:

• informed participation in economic debate and decision-making
• responsible approaches towards people, societies and environments.

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

The syllabus and other supporting material for Economics 11-12 is available from the Board of Studies.