Economics is the study of how people allocate resources under scarcity. Difficult and important decisions are often economic decisions! This course is a combination of theory and applied.

What will I DO in Economics 12?

• Apply economic theory to everyday choices, such as:
  • Personal choices: Should I make or buy lunch today? Do I attend university immediately after highschool or enter the workforce?
  • Business choices: Should I hire additional workers to increase productivity? Should I rent a warehouse or buy a building for my business?
  • Government choices: Should we offer financial incentives for purchasing EVs? Should we impose tariffs to protect the domestic production of aluminum? 

Why should I take Economics 12?

• You will develop economic thinking and analysis skills.
• It’s fun. A variety of games, group work and activities are incorporated into lectures. 
• It’s a valuable course for students planning for post-secondary or those interested in careers in policy, business and finance.