introduction to the new senior secondary elective subjects in the personal, social and humanities...
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Introduction to the New Senior Secondary Elective Subjects in the Personal, Social and Humanities Education Key Learning Area DVD - Economicshttp://www.edb.gov.hk/index.aspx?nodeID=6344&langno=1
Am I interested in Economics?
Hong Kong Economics Times 1 Mar 2013
Econschool 4 Feb 2013
Econschool 24 Jan 2013
Econschool 20 Feb 2012
Constrained Maximization – cost & benefit analysis
Rational decisions
theory application
Critical thinking Problem solving
Consumers
Producersgovernment
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 policyElective 2: Extension of trade theory
Economics Curriculum and Assessment Guide (Secondary 4-6)http://www.edb.gov.hk/FileManager/EN/Content_3241/econ_e.pdf
Am I capable to study Economics?
You will develop skills to (a) interpret and present information in verbal, numerical or graphical forms.
You will develop skills to (b) apply economic knowledge to a variety of problems and issues in a range of economic contexts;(c) analyse information through the use of economic concepts and theories;(d) evaluate information, arguments, proposals and policies from different economic perspectives and make informed judgements; and(e) communicate economic ideas and informed judgements, in a clear, logical and appropriate form.
Component Weighting Duration
Paper I Multiple choice questions 25% 1 hour
Paper 2 A: short questions
– compulsory part
B: structured/ essay-type questions
– compulsory part
C: structured/ essay-type questions
– compulsory part
60% 2 hours
SBA Task-based assessment
(news commentary or essay/report)
15%
Is Economics a right choice for me?
If You want to develop values and attitudes so that you may:(a) participate as informed persons in the discussion of economic issues and decision making;and(b) become active and responsible citizens and contribute to the well-being of the local community, the nation and the world.
Economics
For enquiries, contact• Ms. Grace AuYeung• Ms. Nikki Pun• Ms. Irene Law