1. Introduction to the New Senior Secondary Elective Subjects in the Personal, Social and Humanities Education Key Learning Area DVD - Economics http://www.edb.gov.hk/index.aspx?nodeID=6344&langno=1

2. Am I interested in Economics?

3. Hong Kong Economics Times 1 Mar 2013

4. Econschool 4 Feb 2013

5. Econschool 24 Jan 2013

6. Econschool 20 Feb 2012

7. Constrained Maximization – cost & benefit analysis Rational decisions theory application Critical thinkingProblem solving Consumers Producers government

8. 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 policy Elective 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

9. Am I capable to study Economics?

10. You will develop skills to (a) interpret and present information in verbal, numerical or graphical forms.

14. 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.

15. ComponentWeightingDuration Paper IMultiple choice questions25%1 hour Paper 2A: 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%

16. Is Economics a right choice for me?

17. 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

18. For enquiries, contact Ms. Grace AuYeung Ms. Nikki Pun Ms. Irene Law