A non-profit organisation of teachers and other educators throughout Queensland, Australia, committed to the promotion and advancement of Economics and Business Education in schools.
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We are a friendly organisation of dedicated and passionate teachers who specialise in teaching and the promotion of Senior Economics in Queensland, and Economics and Business in Years 7-10.
We are determined to break down myths: Economics is interesting, topical and logical.
It is understanding front page news and answering questions as to how to make informed decisions when economic conditions are changing.
This includes decisions about jobs, production, investments, and entrepreneurial decisions as individuals or as managers in future
careers and businesses. Studying Economics gives students hope and optimism, as it
involves solving issues for a better world!
To achieve this goal, the association organises and resources a range of activities aimed at enhancing the professional qualities of teachers and the understanding of Economics among students.
QETA Inc. was established in 1968. It is a non-profit organisation.
Price Mechanism and International Trade
1. Draw a supply and demand model to show the impact the removal of tariffs on imported medications.
2. Explain the impact this may have on the productive capacity for health care
3. Explain two positive and two negative impacts of such a policy
ABC's Four Corners put out this episode on Bunnings, which should help a lot with classrooms looking into Market structures, oligopolies, competition and the like.
From ABC:
Australians love Bunnings — it’s where we go for our weekend sausage sizzle and to fulfil our DIY dreams. But what if the store Australians
trust most is not as benign as it would have us believe? Bunnings has quietly become one of Australia’s most dominant and profitable
retailers, with rivals saying its market power matches Coles and Woolworths combined. Yet it faces none of the scrutiny of the big two
supermarkets. Critics also claim it’s a corporate predator systematically picking off independents, shutting down competition and abusing
its dominance with suppliers. For its part Bunnings insists it’s just another competitor in a crowded field.
Are you working in a small team or on your own teaching economics? Are you keen to join an economics community of practice?
We can help coordinate irregular meetings for cross-marking or idea sharing. These could be held in-person or online depending on responses.
Express your interest via this form.
Defining what is meant by economic literacy is not straightforward and it has been the subject of debate over many decades. New research by the RBA and their Bulletin article explores the meaning of ‘economic literacy’.
Economic and financial literacy are clearly distinguished by the RBA research.
This is important information required by teachers of the Australian Curriculum Economics and Business Years 5-10. The curriculum, both versions 8.4 and 9.0 refer to core ideas of economics and financial literacy, so it is critical that teachers appreciate the difference of economic and financial literacy for their teaching programs.
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