NCEA Level 2 Economics

Qualification: NCEA Level 2

Entry Requirement: L1 Economics, literacy and numeracy

Course Description: L2 Economics expands on concepts studied at L1. It introduces further core concepts in micro and macroeconomics. It covers daily and real life issues such as inflation, international trade, unemployment, the impact of government policies on society, and the analysis of statistical data relating to contemporary economic issues. L2 Economics lays the foundation for success in L3 and University Economics.

This course leads to: NCEA Level 3 Economics

Vocational Pathways: Economics leads to jobs in the following professions:

• Banking
• Stock market trading
• Economic analysis
• Economic journalism
• Currency analysis and trading
• Financial adviser
• Economics educationist

Special Costs: Learning Workbook costs apply.