Economics in yr 12 (1 Viewer)

[tarini]

Hi, I am in yr 11 and wanted to know about how economics is next term and also we use the tim dixon/o'reilly textbook so do I need any additional resources- also should I subscribe to any newspapers.... how is the syllabus and I would just like to have some advice on writing essays using stimulus material.... Thanks a lot

 

[Saintly Devil]

Updated Economics by Bulmer is also a pretty good series of books - they go into depth where the others don't. good as supplementary reading.

 

[coroneos]

really? I hear that Bulmer is way too complex and is does not stick very closely to the Economics syllabus.

 

[sukiyaki]

yeh trueits in a lot of details but the info is very good. It does stick to the syllabus but has other stuff in teh textbook that isnt testable.. However if you have a very deep knowledge of economics you get more higher marks.!!

as for newspaper.. jzu used the classroom in smh..

 

[coroneos]

i recommend AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW

IT IS THE BEST!!

 

[malayz_angel]

Read Ross Gittins' stuff in the Herald? I think I only read one article but what I read of it seemed good...

 

[tarini]

Thanks for replying- um is the Excel guide any good? Also those sample answer booklets from Leading Edge- are they worthwhile?

 

[coroneos]

Originally posted by tarini
Thanks for replying- um is the Excel guide any good? Also those sample answer booklets from Leading Edge- are they worthwhile?

RIPOFFS!!!

I have a personal grudge against that Dixon guy.

 

[AGB]

yeah i was quite disappointed with the model answer books...they are really short answers to the essays and arent all that good....

the best study guide (in my opinion) is NOT the excel one, but the getsmart one. it is checkered black and white on the front cover

 

[coroneos]

wat the.. it is like too concise for my liking.

 

[timmii]

some fun reading material :
The Economist (brilliant!!! especially for globalisation...)
Australian Financial Review
SMH - Ross Gittins.

Also watch Alan Kohler give the wrap up of business/economics news on ABC 7pm news, he's very good at explaining things simply in a manner that is relevant.