Long Bay College Long Bay College

L2 Economics

L2ECO
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms L. Everett.

Economics provides excellent insight into the real world.  The course covers macroeconomics which plays a key role in all aspects of life and especially the politics part of the aggregate Aotearoa economy.  Economics students will be well equipped with analytical and problem-solving skills, numerical and computer skills, as well as the ability to work well either alone or within a team.  All these skills are transferable allowing students to branch into anything from stock investment, money exchange, business start-ups, to becoming a wise voter in the coming general election.

Faculties:

Commerce


Pathway

L3 Economics



			
					
					Equipment/Stationery and Contributions (indicative only)
										
EQUIPMENT/STATIONERY:

In addition to a laptop computer and some general stationery, specific items for each course will be confirmed at the beginning of each school year.

As an indication, for this course you are likely to need:

- Basic calculator



CONTRIBUTIONS:

Course Contributions qualify for a tax rebate from IRD:

(https://www.ird.govt.nz/income-tax/income-tax-for-individuals/individual-tax-credits/tax-credits-for-donations/submit-a-donation-receipt).

										

						

							
								

									Description
									Type
									Value
								

							
							
															

									Indicative Course Contribution for resources and materials
									Contribution
									$65.00
								

														
							
								

									$65.00
								

							
						

					

										

								


				






    

        
Disclaimer

        
Although we aim to enable every learner to be enrolled in their preferred courses, your selection does not guarantee a course will be available, or that you have approval to take a selected course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results, and in some cases, class sizes and staff availability.