Economic decisions have a crucial influence on the quality of life experienced by
people throughout the world. The study of economics can help individuals, groups
and societies make choices that assist them to improve their quality of life.
As a subject, Economics is distinctive because of the range of problems
and issues that it investigates and the skills that it develops. A student who has
completed the Preliminary and HSC courses should have knowledge and skills
enabling them to:
- comprehend the background and implications of contemporary economic issues
- discuss appropriate policies to solve economic problems and issues
- understand what a change in interest rates, share values or the value of the Australian dollar means to individuals and the economy
- identify fluctuations in the global and Australian economies and their likely effects on business
- understand reasons for changes in employment patterns
- identify, using economic thinking, appropriate strategies to protect the natural environment.
Topics
| Year 11 |
Preliminary Course
1 Introduction to Economics
2 Consumers and Business
3 Markets
4 Labour Markets
5 Financial Markets
6 Government in the Economy |
| Year 12 |
Higher School Certificate Course
1 The Global Economy
2 Australia’s Place in the Global Economy
3 Economic Issues
4 Economic Policies and Management |
Curriculum
The Economics teaching program at Erskine Park High School implements the NSW Board of Studies syllabus. This syllabus may be downloaded from the Syllabus Files link at the side of this page.
Homework
Homework is a means of consolidation, extension or enrichment of the work that is studied in Economics lessons. Homework is set regularly and is a compulsory part of a student's workload. Homework is followed up regularly, and students found to be neglecting to complete their homework will have a note sent home (N-award warning letter), informing their parents/carers of the situation, and encouraging completion of the work in question.
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