Economics is one of the six elective subjects in the Personal, Social and Humanities Education (PSHE) Key Learning. The study of economics helps students to understand the human world through enquiring into how resources are used to serve individuals and society. It also contributes to the development of critical thinking and decision-making skills, which are crucial for the all-round development of students and, in particular, their development as life-long learners and responsible citizens.
Plan
Main concerns
| Knowledge: |
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to equip students with the macroeconomic theories and current affairs in order to get them well-prepared for the HKDSE |
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to unleash students’ potential for achieving excellence in their pursuit of knowledge by enrichment and remediation |
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Skill: |
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to develop skills in answering current affairs related questions and writing news commentary |
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to foster students’ ability of making sound value judgment and logical presentation |
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Attitude: |
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to implement cooperative learning in class, assignment and other activities |
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to promote a mutually supported learning environment |
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Topics to be covered
Secondary 3
Semester 1:
| A. Bridging NSS Curriculum |
| 1. |
Economics as a Branch of Social Science |
| 2. |
The Source of Economics Problems |
| 3. |
Opportunity Cost |
| 4. |
Free Goods VS Economics Goods |
| 5. |
Three Basic Economic Problems & Solutions |
| 6. |
Circular Flow of Economic Activities |
| 7. |
Exchange & Specialization |
Semester 2:
| B. Hong Kong Economy |
| 1. |
The development and features of the Hong Kong economy |
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The characteristics and re-structuring of Hong Kong economy |
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Finance of the Hong Kong SAR Government |
| 4. |
Trade |
| 5. |
Ownerships of Firms |
| 6. |
Social Justice and Equity |
| Senior Form (New Senior Secondary Curriculum): |
NSS 1 |
| A |
Basic Economic Concepts |
| B |
Firms and Production |
| C |
Market and Price |
| D |
Competition and Market Structure |
| E |
Efficiency, Equity and the Role of Government |
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| NSS 2 |
| F |
Measurement of Economic Performance |
| G |
National Income Determination and Price Level |
| H |
Money and Banking |
| I |
Macroeconomic Problems and Policies |
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| NSS 3 |
| J |
International Trade and Finance
Elective1: Monopoly Pricing, Anti-competitive Behaviors and Competition Policy |
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