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Year Level: Year 11
Codes: AEECO
SCSA Syllabus link:

Economics Y11 ATAR

Course Content Description:

A1ECO

The focus for this unit is microeconomics exploring real world Australian markets:

  • The characteristics of a market economy, product and factor markets
  • Concepts of market demand, supply, equilibrium and elasticity
  • Research of market power efficiency and failure
  • Positive and negative externalities and government policies.

A2ECO

The focus for this unit is macroeconomics and Australia’s recent market performance:

  • Macroeconomics and the circular flow of income, the business cycle
  • Indicators – unemployment, inflation, GDP, trade and income distribution
  • Taxation, income distribution and welfare.
Recommended Background: C grade or higher in Year 10 Humanities and Social Sciences and Mathematics
Mode of Delivery: In Moodle and live, online lessons
Textbooks / Stationery: Refer to the Booklist - Personal Items and Resource List
External Examination: External examination compulsory in Term 4 Year 12
ATAR Pathway: Entry into Year 12 ATAR Economics