1. NSS Economics

2. Economics aims at: - developing students’ interest in exploring human behaviour and social issues through an economic perspective - enhance their intellectual capacity for life-long learning and participate as informed and responsible citizens in the decision-making processes

3. NSS Economics Compulsory Electives Curriculum

4. 1. Basic economic concepts 2. Firms & Production 3. Market & Price 4. Competition & Market Structure 5. Efficiency, Equity & the Role of Government 6. Measurement of Economic Performance 7. National Income Determination & Price Level NSS Economics Compulsory (~ 90% lesson time) Curriculum 8. Money & Banking 9. Macroeconomic Problems & Policies 10. International Trade & Finance

5. NSS Economics Elective 1: (a)Monopoly Pricing (b)Anti-competitive Behaviour & Competition Policy Curriculum Elective 2: (a)Trade Theory (b)Economic Growth & Development OR Electives (~ 10% lesson time)

6. Assessment ComponentPartsWeightingDuration Public Examination Paper 1 (MC questions)25%1 hour Paper 2 (Conventional paper) -Part 1: Compulsory Part -Part 2: Elective Part 60%2 hours School-based Assessment (SBA) Task-based assessment (News commentary or essay/report) 15% Remarks: Starting from 2014 onwards 100% from Public Exam (2012-2013)

7. 1. Mathematical ability in: - simple calculation such as algebra & marginal analysis; and - understanding graphs and curves. 2. Logical reasoning on economic theories & its applications in real life. Pre-requisites

8. $ Q D AC Q1Q1Q1Q1 P1P1P1P1 MC MR Price (P) Q/period D P1 P2 Q1 Q2   A B

9. M t = ƒ(Y)M A = ƒ(r) r M MtMt r M MAMA r M MdMd M d = M A + M t

10. Further studies and career - business-related subjects such as BBA in universities - business field such as banking industry,……….

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