Onehunga High School Onehunga High School

L3 Economics (L3ECO)

L3ECO
Subject Description Recommended Prior Learning

7 Credits in L2 ECO or 7 Credits in Maths and 7 Credits in Eng or HOD approval


Level 3 Economics explores both micro and macro-economic concepts. Students will - discover how consumers maximize their utility to gain the most satisfaction from spending using  Marginal Utility concept, -   Understand how the market fails. - Explore the economic role of government and its intervention in economic decision-making. - Develop the skills and knowledge to make judgements about effective government policies and the impacts on others. The course is designed to prepare students for a Commerce degree.

 Pre-requisites: 7 credits in L2ECO or 7 credits in L2 Maths and L2 English or 7 credits in L2 Maths and L2 Social Science, or with HOD approval

 Approximate Credits: 19 

Materials Fee: Nil


Learning Areas:

Social Sciences