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UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS
Driving Questions:
What is the study of Economics? What are the conceptual lenses through which we experience Economics as a subject What is the Economic Method and how is it similar and different to the natural sciences? TOK Link: What 'Ways of Knowing' does Economics draw from? |
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ACTIVITY 1: Watch the MRU introduction below. What have you learnt about the nature of Economics as a social science. In what ways does the video surprise you in your previous understanding of what Economics is all about?
Economics Conceptual lenses
ACTIVITY 2: Read through the different conceptual lenses in IB economics on pages ... to ... in the Oxford Textbook. On the Padlet below define how each of the concepts relates to the study of IB Economics and provide a real life example to show the concept in practice from Micro, Macro and Global Economy units of the course.
Theory of KNOWLEDGE (TOK) kNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS
ACTIVITY 3: Below are a list of TOK knowledge questions that will enable you to think about the nature of Economics as a social science and deepen your
METHODS AND TOOLS - reasoning and logic
Reasoning is a key way of knowing in Economics. Reasoning often referred to as 'logical reasoning' uses inductive and deductive approaches to discover/create new knowledge.
Below you can find a powerpoint on reasoning and some economic reasoning propositions to work with, can you use reasoning in order to discuss these economic propositions:
Below you can find a powerpoint on reasoning and some economic reasoning propositions to work with, can you use reasoning in order to discuss these economic propositions:
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KEY PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS
Complete the following questions using Tragakes or the Oxford textbook.
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THE EVOLUTION OF ECONOMIC THINKING - Economics past masters
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A fascinating part of IB Economics is that it encourages Normative thinking about the subject. Economics is contentious and debatable and you are encouraged to disagree with one another. There are no right or wrong answers in Normative Economics, there is only Economic reasoning to support your arguments!
You may find the following strategies useful when creating arguments in economics:
Shifting paradigmsEconomists: Hall of Fame |
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Chapter 2 - The Evolution of Economic Thinking
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CLASS 2023 ECONOMIC THINKERS PADLET GALLERY
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CLASS 2021 EC/126Click to set custom HTML
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Utility and welfare maximisation
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Introduction to markets
To consider that an economy is made up of markets, price information determines market outcomes.
ceteris paribus
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CONCLUDING ACTIVITY: CREATING AN INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS DOCUMENTARY
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You have now considered the scope and nature of Economics as a social science, to conclude this introductory unit you will now create a documentary to explain to a Year 9 what Economics is all about. These will be used during Year 9 into 10 and Year 11 into 12 options evenings!
General Guidance:
Purpose: Informative and entertaining
Length: 5-10 minutes
Necessary features: Use of real world examples
Purpose: Informative and entertaining
Length: 5-10 minutes
Necessary features: Use of real world examples
Getting Started:
Understand the criteria and task
Make a plan and delegate jobs
Complete your research
Write a script
Check that you have real life examples to illustrate each point
Consider interesting film locations
Begin filming
Understand the criteria and task
Make a plan and delegate jobs
Complete your research
Write a script
Check that you have real life examples to illustrate each point
Consider interesting film locations
Begin filming
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- Explain what economics is about. (What is the economic problem, give examples)
- Define 'social science'. (What is the difference between a social science and a natural science, explain some challenges faced by economists)
- Identify and explain the 9 IB Economics concepts and give an example for each
- Define and explain the difference between normative and positive economics (What do these terms mean? Give real world examples).
- Explain the meaning of the assumption 'ceteris paribus' (What is this, give an example to demonstrate how an economist uses this principle).
- Give examples of, and distinguish between, goods and services, needs and wants, economic goods and free goods (What are these?Give examples).
- Explain the problem of scarcity. (What is scarcity, give examples)
- Describe and give examples of the factors of production: land, labour, capital and entrepreneurship.(What do economists mean by the 4 factors of production, give examples)
- Define opportunity cost, and explain its relationship with scarcity and choice. (Make sure you include a PPC, give examples)
- Explain the basic economic questions: 'What to produce?, 'How to produce?' and 'For whom to produce?'. (What do economists mean? What are the different ways that the economy can answer these questions. Give examples for each.)
- Distinguish between different rationing systems: the free market economy and the centrally planned economy. (distinguish how the 3 questions are answered under each system and give examples of the advantages and disadvantages, yes be sure to include examples.)
- Explain the contributions made by 3 economists to the field of economics (Ensure that you include the main theories or knowledge that they contributed to the field)
- Explain, illustrate and use the production possibility frontier to analyse different concepts and situations. (Demonstrate the concept of opportunity cost through the application of the PPC, make sure you include example diagrams)
