Year 12 Economics

Economics has an important role to play in the education of all students, particularly in our rapidly changing society. Understanding basic economic concepts and the way in which the New Zealand economy operates is important for young people if they are to function in and contribute to our society.

 The Aims of the Economic Syllabus

 Economics in the school curriculum aims to:

-  Enable students to take an effective part in economic activity and contribute to future     economic well-being

 - Help students to understand why and how individuals, groups, and communities make     decisions about the use of scarce resources