1. Economics
Introduction to the New Senior Secondary Elective Subjects in the Personal, Social and Humanities Education Key Learning Area DVD - Economics

2. Am I interested in Economics?

3. Econschool 9 Feb 2012

4. Econschool 20 Feb 2012

5. Econschool 16 Feb 2012

6. Producers Rational decisions Consumers application theory
Constrained Maximization – cost & benefit analysis
Producers
government
Rational decisions
Consumers
application
theory
Critical thinking
Problem solving

7. Economics Curriculum and Assessment Guide (Secondary 4-6)
Compulsory Parts:
Basic Economic Concepts
Firm and Production
Market and Price
Competition and market structure
Efficiency, Equity and the Role of Government
Measurement of Economic Performance
National income determination and Price level
Money and Banking
Macro-economic Problems and Policies
International trade and Finance
Elective 1: Anti-competitive behaviours and competition policy
Elective 2: Extension of trade theory

8. Am I capable to study Economics?

9. You will develop skills to
(a) interpret and present information in verbal, numerical or graphical forms.

13. You will develop skills to
apply economic knowledge to a variety of problems and issues in a range of economic contexts;
analyse information through the use of economic concepts and theories;
evaluate information, arguments, proposals and policies from different economic perspectives and make informed judgements; and
communicate economic ideas and informed judgements, in a clear, logical and appropriate form.

14. Mode of Assessment Component Weighting Duration Paper I
Multiple choice questions
30%
1 hour
Paper 2
A: short questions
– compulsory part
B: structured/ essay-type questions
C: structured/ essay-type questions
31% 9%
2 hours

15. For enquiries, contact
Ms. Grace AuYeung
Ms. Nikki Pun
Ms. Irene Law