Study Economics - Make a Difference
Everyone is involved in the economy and Economics underpins all aspects of society. It is fundamental to understanding the world in which you live. Economics equips you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to make better economic and financial decisions which will improve your standard of living. Economic concepts are widely used in business and in government when making decisions. Read More…
Summary of Current Economic Conditions
Free Panel Event - ECONOMICS: WHERE CAN IT TAKE YOU?
The Curtin Economics Society, the WA Young Economists Network (WA YEN) and the WA Women in Economics Network (WA WEN) are proud to present
the upcoming free panel event - 'ECONOMICS: WHERE CAN IT TAKE YOU?'
Ever wondered where studying economics could lead you or what opportunities may come from undertaking work or research in the field. If so,
please come along to this free panel event which is open to everyone and will feature a line-up of eminent speakers who will share their
unique experiences, insights, tips and much more on the various and diverse career paths and vocational opportunities that an interest and
pursuit of economics can lead to.
Plus there'll be some free nibbles on offer to all event attendees, an opportunity for audience members to ask the panel questions and a
chance to also informally mingle, network and have further discussions (if you want to) after the formal event proceedings conclude.
The event will be moderated by Cassandra Winzar (Chief Economist, Committee for Economic Development Aust- CEDA) and will include the
following panel of speakers:
ABE SCHOOLS EVENT Would you like the tools to change the world?
Come and learn about a career in economics, from some of the people that do it every day. Learn why economists have the tools to be CEOs, head up government departments, set interest rates or help us transition to a greener future. Learn why becoming an economist means every day of your career will be different, how you can influence others or even become a decision-maker yourself. ABE presents an event for high school students in year 10. Join us from 10:30am to 1pm on Wednesday 02 August, at EY, 11 Mounts Bay Road, Perth. We begin with a panel session featuring four economists discussing economics in the real world and what they do every day. There is no charge for participation and a light lunch will be provided thanks to our generous event sponsors - EY, Western Australia Treasury Corporation and WA Department of Treasury. ABE presents an event for high school students in year 10. Join us from 10:30am to 1pm on Wednesday 02 August, at EY, 11 Mounts Bay Road, Perth. We begin with a panel session featuring four economists discussing economics in the real world and what they do every day. There is no charge for participation and a light lunch will be provided thanks to our generous event sponsors - EY, Western Australia Treasury Corporation and WA Department of Treasury. Panel participants include Paula Gadsby (EY, Moderator), Craig McGuinness (Western Australia Treasury Corporation), Tomas Cokis (Reserve Bank of Australia), Talia Melsom (WA Department of Treasury) and Aaron Walker (Chamber of Minerals and Energy). Read More…
Year 12 Economics Event - Curtin University
Get ready for the ultimate ATAR economics conference designed to elevate your revision game and prepare you for success! We’re bringing
together industry leaders to share their expert insights and knowledge with you.
With a line-up of inspiring speakers, including renowned economist Paul Bloxham (Chief Economist HSBC and Curtin alumni) and special guest
Steven Kemp (author of your textbook), you’ll be immersed in a world of economic theory and real-world application.
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Year 11 Economics ATAR Webinar - Investigations
Date: 27 Apr 2023,
Time: 3:45pm - 4:45pm
The online teacher webinar will shine a spotlight on Developing, administering and marking the Investigation assessment type
for Year 11 Economics ATAR.
Experienced Economic teachers will lead discussion of shared experiences and different approaches.
Please contact us if you would like to apply to be a presenter or would like to suggest a teacher who would be a good presenter.
Please forward any questions that you would like answered to executive@etawa.edu.au
RSVP by 26 Apr 2023 4:00pm
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UWA Business School Course Offerings
The rise and fall of economies, future employment prospects, incomes and living standards are all at the heart of economics. A major in
Economics prepares you for work in financial institutions, government, international agencies and the private sector as a forecaster,
analyst or consultant.
The University of Western Australia Business School has a number of course offerings in the field of Economics.
UWA Business School Offerings
UWA Business School Economics Roadmap
Click on the link below to find out more information.
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RBA Australian Economy Snapshot
Data in this snapshot are the latest available as at 8 September 2022.
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Aussie dollar tipped to fall as the Fed continues rate hiking circle | The Business | ABC News
The world's central bankers are heading to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, later this week, with global interest rates top of the agenda. Richard Franulovich, Head of FX Strategy at Westpac, says if the US Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates more than the Reserve Bank in Australia, that will put downward pressure on the Australian dollar. Read More…
The Anika Foundation Fundraiser 2022
Date: Thursday 08 September 2022
Time: 12:45 pm, concludes 2:00 pm
Venue: By Zoom webinar only. Registration in advance is essential.
Zoom details will be provided on registration
Governor Lowe has agreed to take questions from the floor.
Since 2006 The Anika Foundation has presented an annual fundraising event, attended mainly by organisations and individuals engaged in the
financial services sector. Every one of these events has included a briefing by the Governor of the Reserve Bank. In 2019 we seated more
than 400 guests, including several groups of high school economics students. We raised more than $80,000. In 2020 and 2021 we presented the
event as webinars with a nationwide audience and raised about $40,000 each time. All funds raised go directly to the Foundation. All of
these events have been generously sponsored. We invite you to join us for a briefing by Governor Lowe by webinar. And to continue to
support the Foundation as it works to understand and improve mental health in young people.
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Leah Sales interviews Phillip Lowe
16Jun
RBA Govenor warns it is unclear how high interest rates will go | ABC 7:30
Watch an interview the ABC ran this week where Phillip Lowe discusses the purpose and intention of monetary policy since 2020 as well
as the justification for the "surprising" lifts in the cash rate, as well as some projections for the future.
Classroom discussion could be based on the business cycle and the current macroeconomic indicators of the economy, the role of monetary
policy and the reasons why the Reserve Bank might take a particular monetary policy stance.
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The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIWA) Student Economic Forum is back for 2022. Our Student Economic Forum is now in its 25th
year.
The Economic Teacher's Association of WA (ETAWA) would like to invite Year 12 students and their teachers to attend the 2022 Student
Economic Forum. The event is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA).
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The Careers with STEM hub is a student-focussed website that includes surprising STEM careers pathways, insights into the future of work, 100s of diverse STEM role models, teacher and students events, a back catalogue of Careers with STEM magazines, student career quizzes, videos interviews and much more. Read More…
Media Release Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
At its meeting today, the Reserve Bank of Australia Board decided to increase the cash rate target by 50 basis points to
1.35 per cent. It also increased the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances by 50 basis points to
1.25 per cent.
Global inflation is high. It is being boosted by COVID-related disruptions to supply chains, the war in Ukraine and strong demand which is
putting pressure on productive capacity. Monetary policy globally is responding to this higher inflation, although it will be some time yet
before inflation returns to target in most countries.
Inflation in Australia is also high, but not as high as it is in many other countries. Global factors account for much of the increase in inflation in Australia, but domestic factors are also playing a role. Strong demand, a tight labour market and capacity constraints in some
sectors are contributing to the upward pressure on prices. The floods are also affecting some prices.
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Year 11 Economics ATAR PowerPoint Teaching Slides: Tactic Publications
Tactic Publications will shortly be contacting all schools to promote their series of teaching slides (developed in Powerpoint) for use by
Economics teachers. The first set of slides has been written for the macroeconomics chapters of the Discovering Economics text (7th
edition).
Each chapter has between 30 and 40 slides that address key concepts in the chapter. Many slides have notes that expand on the information in
the slide. Others use ‘animations’ to help teachers explain steps in understanding a concept or skill, such as the calculation of an index
number in the slides about inflation.
The copyright status of the slides is CC-BY-NC. This license allows reusers to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any
medium or format for non-commercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution is given to the creator. In other words, teachers can add
or change the slides for their own use.
The slides will be available from July at www.tacticpub.com.au.
The price for the set of 7 Unit 2 chapters is $70. A free sample set (the inflation chapter) is available now. Slides for the Unit 1
chapters of the book are currently in development and will be available later in the year.
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Please note you are receiving this invitation on behalf of the John Curtin Institute of Public Policy at Curtin University. CURTIN CORNER WEBINAR SERIES 2022 |
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Adjunct Professor John Edwards The economic challenges facing the next Australian government |
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Date: Friday 13 May, 2022 Time: 4.00pm - 5.15pm Venue: Online (Registrations close Friday 13 May at 10:00am. A link to the event will be emailed Friday morning of the event.) Cost: This event is free but registrations are essential Abstract The government elected May 21 will be confronted by high government debt, rising interest rates, slow productivity growth, and serious tensions with our major trading partner, China. The global economy, too, presents challenges to Australia, including war in Europe, hostility between China and the United States, inflation, slowing workforce and productivity growth in the major economies, and adjustment to climate change. How will the new government respond to these challenges, and how will they affect jobs, incomes, wealth, and what we may expect from governments over the next decade? About the Speaker John Edwards is an adjunct professor at the JCIPP, a senior fellow with the Lowy Institute, and a former member of the board of the Reserve Bank. He was a long-time chief economist for HSBC Australia, and a former senior economic adviser for treasurer and then prime minister Paul Keating. The first volume of John’s two volume biography of John Curtin, Curtin’s War, won the 2019 Prime Minister’s Literary Award for history. He is now an independent director on the board of the superannuation fund Cbus, where he is a member of the Investment Committee and chair of the Risk Committee. He is also on the board of asset consultant Frontier Advisors. |
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The Australian Economics Olympiad (AEO) is a series of fun, challenging activities aimed at refining and testing high school students’ mastery of economics. The AEO builds on and tests students’ knowledge and problem-solving abilities in economics and develops their
skills in applying economic facts and reasoning to problems in policy, business, and finance.
Registrations for AEO 2022 can only be done through school teachers, who will then need to invigilate the test in individual schools. All
students currently studying in Year 9 and above are welcome to participate, while students in Year 11 and 12 are more likely to be
competitive. Please register your interest using the weblink below.
The deadline for registration is 13 May 2022.
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There are four new EconoBites available to use in your classroom. Take a look!
Demand for music: This ‘bite’ aims to show how businesses respond to the demands of consumers. Students are to interpret information
and/or data to identify key relationships and/or trends.
Year 7 - Demand for
Music
The
world of work: This ‘bite’ aims to show why individuals work. It explores both the material and non-material reasons why people work.
These include earning an income, contributing to an individual's self-esteem and personal satisfaction.
Year 7 - The world of
work
Fast Fashion: This ‘bite’ aims to show how participants in the global economy are dependent on each other, including the activities of transnational corporations in the supply chains and the impact of global events on the Australian economy
Year 9 - Fast Fashion
This ‘bite’ aims to examine the impact of rising inflation on the Australian economy. It presents the concept and measurement of inflation,
the main sources of inflation and asks students to examine both the impact and policy options to combat inflationary pressures.
Surging Inflation
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Treasury Presentation - Year 10 Economics and Business
Good news.
ETAWA's engagement with Treasury will continue in 2022 with three one-off presentations during Terms 2 and 3.
Some topics covered:
The economic role of Treasury
Economic performance
Living Standards
Productivity
The following dates and times have been confirmed:
Year 10 – Thursday 26 May 3.30-4.30pm (WST)
Year 12 – Tuesday 28 June 3.30-4.30pm (WST)
Year 11 – Term 3 (September 5-6 to be confirmed)
Please register your interest in this event by clicking the link below.
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Promoting the study of Economics
The following resources have been made available by the Economics Teachers Association of WA to promote the study of Economics in senior secondary schooling.
| ETAWA Make A Difference | |
| ETAWA Discover Skills | |
| ETAWA Studying Economics |
New Topical Talk - RBA Monetary Policy
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) have just opened expressions of interest for their next Topical
Talk,
covering Unconventional Monetary Policy.
This topic is a growing area and was included in the most recent Economics ATAR consultation draft syllabus due to be implement in the
coming years.
This is a professional development presentation aimed at Economics educators across Australia.
This PL opportunity will be held via Zoom at 2.00pm (WST) on Monday, 16 May.
Dr Marion Kohler, Head of Domestic Markets, will discuss how the RBA's approach to monetary policy implementation has evolved
during the pandemic.
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Federal Election 2022 Briefing
Tuesday 19 April
Federal Election 2022
Presenter: Mr Antony Green, Chief Election Analyst, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Tuesday 19 April, from 12:00 pm
On March 29th, the Commonwealth Government announced its budget for spending and revenue for the year ending June 2023. The Treasurer
announced that the forecast underlying cash balance position for the 2022/23 financial year was a deficit of $78.0 billion (or 3.4% of GDP).
Mr Green will present a budget briefing and has agreed to take questions from the audience.
If interested, visit the link below and register online for this event.
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Promoting Economics videos - NEW!
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) have just released a new Explore
Economics video series.
These videos are a great resources to share with your Year 10 Humanities and Social Sciences students early in Term 2 who
will soon be making their Senior School subject selections. The videos are aimed at encouraging students to take an interest in economics.
The series features the personal stories of four young RBA economists - Claire,
Lea,
Philipp
and Samuel -
who share how they came to choose economics, where it has led them and what they love about the subject.
There are also two additional videos.
The first video can be used in Year 7-10 Economics where the economists share some of the economics
concepts
they use in their daily life.
The second video is relevant to Year 10 Economics and Business and the ways that businesses and the government responds to
economic conditions. It focuses on how the pandemic has
affected the work of an economist.
This video series can be shown in your classroom or for subject selection to inspire students to study economics.
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As part of the HASS Week celebrations, the HASSWA committee and the School of Education at Curtin University will be hosting HASS Bites, an
online event on Saturday 12 March from 9am.
Experienced primary and secondary teachers will present resources and activities for Years 1-6, 7 and 10 HASS subjects and answer questions
based on these activities.
If interested, visit the link below and register online for this event.
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RBA Education Newsletter - 15 February 2022
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New Life Member Inductee - Sunila Singh
ETAWA as a professional association has since its inception relied on the time and expertise of teachers who have volunteered to be
involved in its organisation and conduct. The Association recognises the outstanding service of individuals through Life
Membership.
This year the Association acknowledges the work of Sunila Singh, the latest inductee to ETAWA's life membership. Sunila has been an
enthusiastic and committed member of the ETAWA Executive over the past four years. Sunila is keen to promote the study of Economics, is a
highly regarded teacher of Economics and creates links with other stakeholders.
Professional Teaching Council of Western Australia (PTCWA) Outstanding Professional Service Awards
The Professional Teaching Council of Western Australia (PTCWA) Outstanding Professional Service Awards recognises an individual member’s outstanding professional contribution to education in Western Australia, made in a voluntary capacity to their professional teachers’
association. It is with great pleasure to announce that ETAWA's own Chris Stone was awarded with the posthumous PTCWA Professional
Service Award for 2021.
Erin Stone with (daughter) with Patrick Garnett being presented with the posthumous PTCWA Professional Service Award for Chris Stone.
ETAWA Annual General Meeting 2021
The AGM for this year will be held at the Mount Lawley Golf Club on Friday 12th November commencing at 4.15pm.
At this meeting the Association will be calling for nominations to be part of the Executive for the upcoming academic year. We invite
members to register their interest to join the committee for 2022.
In preparation for the meeting please review the following items:
ETAWA AGM Agenda
Nomination form for the ETAWA 2022 Executive
2020 AGM Minutes
You must RSVP by 11 Nov 2021 12:00pm
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RBA Teacher Immersion Event – 2021
The Reserve Bank's 2021 Teacher Immersion Event will be held on Tuesday, 16 November. This professional learning event provides an excellent opportunity for secondary school Economics teachers across Australia to expand their knowledge of current economic issues and deepen their understanding of economic concepts. The event will feature short addresses by the Governor, Deputy Governor and Chief Economist, along with other senior economists from the RBA, and there will be opportunities to ask questions. Read More…
New Explainer from the RBA: Unemployment
| New Explainer: NAIRU |
| In response to teacher requests, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has created a new Explainer covering the Non-Accelerating Inflation Rate of Unemployment (NAIRU). It explores what the NAIRU is, why it is important and what determines its level. |
New EconoBites for Year 11 and 12 ATAR
EconoBites are 'bite sized' items that you can use with your students. The emphasis is on applications of Economics to current situations or
events that are relevant to the syllabus content for a particular year. Check out the two latest EconoBites for Year 11 and 12 Economics
teachers and students.
Suitable for the Year 12 Unit 3 topics, Pattern of Trade and Balance of Payments, this ‘bite’ explores the changing pattern of trade in
Australia since 2010.
Australia's Trade (NEW)
This econobite
explores Australia's macroeconomic performance since the start of the global pandemic. It looks at changes in Real GDP and spending
patterns since 2017. Suitable for Year 11 students studying Australia's macroeconomic performance.
The economy continues to recover after the recession of
2020 (NEW)
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NEW! - Year 11 Economics ATAR - Practice Examination
In addition to our regular publications, ETAWA has recently developed a practice Semester 2 examination for Year 11 (Units 1 and
2).
This is available now to order online.
The examination has been written by an experienced writer and includes the examination, a multiple choice answer sheet and an
analytical marking key that reflects the marking guides used in the final ATAR examination developed by the School Curriculum and Standards
Authority.
This will be a great resource for teachers to use with their Year 11 students leading up to the examination period.
The price for the examination is only $30.
The Year 11 Practice examination (and marking key) will be dispatched via email within 48 hours of purchase.
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NEW! - YEAR 12 ATAR ECONOMICS STUDENT REVISION SEMINAR
YEAR 12 ATAR ECONOMICS STUDENT REVISION SEMINAR
Saturday 28th August, 2021
Steven Kemp, Co-Author of ‘Investigating Economics’ presented a revision seminar on Unit 3 and 4 of the Economics ATAR course. This seminar covered the key concepts and models from the Unit 3 and 4 content, as well as provide tips and hints on how you can improve your exam
performance in the 2021 Economics ATAR Examination.
This presentation will be available to all students until Monday 13th September. Click on the 'Read More' link below to access the presentation.
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The CCIWA Student Economic Forum in partnership with the Economics Teacher's Association of WA is now in its 24th year.
We're pleased to present 2021 year 12 economic students with study support resources and career advice.
The Student Economic Forum page includes:
Study Tips for the 2021 Economics ATAR Examination presented by Steven Kemp
Career guidance and advice
Economics resources on the state of the WA economy
Please visit the forums website by clicking on the link below.
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New online events and PD Readings from the RBA
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has released the following communication regarding our upcoming online events which you may be
interested in.
New online education events
Registrations are now live for two new webinars, designed to support Economics teachers
and students.
These events are free of charge and will be run via Zoom.
Topical Talk – Determinants
of the Australian Dollar over Recent Years
Date: Wednesday, 18 August
Time: 3.30 pm - 4.30 pm (AEST)
Intended audience: Economics teachers
Student Webinar – Economic Update
(Students should register directly.)
Date: Tuesday, 14 September
Time: 3.30 pm - 4.30 pm (AEST)
Intended audience: Senior high school student
Student Webinar – Economic Update
(Students should register directly.)
Date: Tuesday, 14 September
Time: 3.30 pm - 4.30 pm (AEST)
Intended audience: Senior high school students
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The Economic Effects of COVID-19 and the Recovery
Bradley Jones, Head of Economic Analysis, talks about the economic effects of COVID-19 on the Australian economy and how the economy has recovered. (This was presented as part of the Topical Talk series, which supports teacher professional development.) Read More…
The publication is now available for purchase. It provides an invaluable tool to support Year 12 teachers and students in preparation for
the 2021 examination. The Guide is $40 including postage and handling. Order now.
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RBA: Topical Talks
In this free professional development event for teachers, Head of Economic Analysis, Bradley Jones, will speak on The
Economic Effects of COVID-19 and the Recovery.
The COVID-19 pandemic gave rise to a historically large and rapid shock to the economy. This presentation will trace out the evolution of
the shock, its unique elements, and what we have learned along the path to recovery.
Thursday, 13 May 2021, 3.45 pm – 4.45 pm (AEST)
You can still book for your students to attend one of our Online Student Talks in May:
Monetary Policy and Current Economic Conditions (aimed at Years 11 and 12)
Introduction to Economics (aimed at Years 9 and 10)
Register here: https://www.rba.gov.au/education/book-a-talk/
Express interest now to attend this online event at: https://www.rba.gov.au/education/professional-development/topical-talks
ATO Tax Time 2021 - Teachers and Educational Professionals Toolkit
Ahead of the end of financial year, the ATO has prepared a range of resources to help teachers and education professionals this tax time.
It’s important that everyone understands what they can and can’t claim at tax time and how to best prepare and lodge their returns,
especially after a challenging year.
Resources include:
Annual Shann Memorial Lecture 2021
Annual Shann Memorial Lecture 2021
Monetary Policy During Covid with Guy Debelle (RBA) The UWA Business School Economics Department is pleased to invite you to attend this
year's Shann Memorial Lecture, Monetary Policy During Covid, on Thursday 6 May.
The RBA Deputy Governor will discuss the actions the Bank has taken over the past year and the impact they are having on the Australian
economy and financial markets. There will also be the opportunity for Q&A.
Dr Guy Debelle commenced as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia on 18 September 2016. He is Deputy Chair of the
Reserve Bank Board and Chair of the Reserve Bank's Risk Management Committee. Prior to his current role, Dr Debelle was the Assistant
Governor (Financial Markets).
Date: Thursday 6 May 2021
Time: 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Venue: Wesfarmers Lecture Theatre, UWA Business School
Hackett
Drive, Entrance 4
35 Stirling Hwy, Perth WA 6009
Free to attend, registrations essential
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RBA Supporting Economics Teachers Survey
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is undertaking research to provide insights into Australia’s economic teachers, the challenges they face
and how the RBA can support. The Bank would be grateful if you would please complete the survey and ensure those in your communities of
practice and networks also participate. The RBA is hoping to obtain a representative picture, which can be applied to best support
teachers going forward. Therefore, it is in our collective interest that as many ETAWA members complete the survey. The short
questionnaire will explore the challenges faced by Economics teachers, and what could be done to better promote and support the teaching and
learning of Economics in Australia.
The survey has just launched at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/economics-teachers4
HASS Week 2021 Economics Cartoon Competition
To celebrate HASS Week 2021, and promote the study of Economics and Business, the Economics Teachers’ Association of Western Australia is running an Economics-themed political cartoon competition. The cartoons can be based on one of three themes relating to the current economic climate:
NEW Year 10 Economics and Business textbook now available
The Western Australian Year 10 Economics and Business textbook from E & B Education titled Economic Performance and Living standards
is now available.
The key topics are:
New Current Economic Conditions video
Following this month’s Statement on Monetary Policy, a video summarising Current Economic Conditions has just been released. RBA Economist Tomas Cokis takes students through the latest developments in the Australian economy.
RBA: New Explainer and online talks
The RBA has just released a new Explainer covering ‘Drivers
of the Australian Dollar Exchange Rate’.
This explores the different factors that lead to changes in the Australian Dollar exchange rate over time. It completes the RBA’s
suite of exchange rate Explainers, which can be accessed on our Explainers page. Videos on this topic will be released in the coming month.
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Vale Chris Stone
On the 7th January 2021, Chris Stone the elected President of the Economics Teachers’ Association of Western Australia (ETAWA) passed away suddenly. The Association extends its condolences to Chris’ family and friends. As a life member of the Association, Chris was a role model and highly respected Economics and Humanities and Social Sciences teacher. His contribution extended beyond the classroom as a curriculum and textbook writer, and through his work in assessment and moderation. Chris made a difference in education and his knowledge, wisdom and enthusiam for teaching economics will be greatly missed.
New series of online student talks from RBA
For 2021, the RBA have scheduled an extensive series of online talks throughout the academic year, via Zoom. There are two talk types to
choose from:
Monetary Policy & Current Economic Conditions (aimed at Years 11 and 12) – An economist will share insights on
how the RBA conducts monetary policy, and current conditions in the Australian economy. A recent graduate will also share insights on his or
her career path and role, discussing the benefits of studying Economics. Introduction to Economics (aimed at
Years 9 and 10) – An economist will provide an introduction to the economy, the role of the RBA, and the benefits of studying economics.
Talks from February to May 2021 have now been uploaded to the website. Teachers can register for any of the talks and will be sent a link
nearer the time, which they will be able to share with their students.
As with all the RBA’s resources, talks and events are free.
Registrations can be made at: https://www.rba.gov.au/education/book-a-talk/
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Back in Business? WA Small Businesses and the Impact of COVID-19
WHERE Online - Microsoft Teams
WHEN Friday 5 February 2021, 7.30am - 8.45am
Due to the current five-day lockdown impacting the Perth Metropolitan area, this event has now moved online and is free to access.
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Past ETAWA Year 11 and 12 Examinations
Semester 1 and Semester 2, past Year 11 and 12 Examinations may be found in the ‘members resources’ section of the website. This is a great resource for students to access practice questions. Marking keys are also provided. Read More…
The Importance of Studying Economics
In this episode, we have Chris Stone from the Economics Teachers' Association of WA talking to Diane Calligaro, practising economist turned
high school teacher on her experience and the importance of studying economics.
Listen to this podcast
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What’s happening to consumer spending now?
Year 10, 11 and 12 students would all benefit from reading and interpreting the latest graph/chart of consumer spending from illion, in partnership with economists at AlphaBeta. Tab 1 shows the initial decline in consumer spending and then the impact of the policy measures that have increased spending. Tab 2 shows the wide variation between spending categories. Andrew Charlton from AlphaBeta was interviewed on ABC TV in August 2020 about the impact of Victoria's Stage 4 lockdown on the flow of goods. Will a similar impact be felt following the NSW lockdown for Christmas? Read More…
Help your students understand two key economic ideas
Here are two more videos that the RBA has recently added to their website. Gross Domestic Product - Gigi Lovicu explains the concept of GDP. He covers the three main measures of GDP and what is not included in GDP. The section on what’s not included would be useful when Year 10 students are looking at measures of economic activity and wellbeing. The section about the three main measures and how they are used is interesting and probably best presented to Year 11 students in the macro economics unit Read More…
Help your students interpret graphs
The RBA has recently added more videos to their website. The following pair by Gian-piero (Gigi) Lovicu would be excellent to use in Year 10 Economics and Business when students start to look at graphs (also known as charts) that represent economic data for inflation, unemployment and economic growth.
Reading and Interpreting Charts
Gigi talks about the components of charts that are created from economic data and the things to consider when interpreting them. [Part 1,
Part 2]
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ETAWA Teachers Seminar and Sundowner - Friday 29 November 2024