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Economics
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Overview
The HKDSE Economics curriculum introduces fundamental economic concepts, focusing on microeconomic efficiency and macroeconomic stability. It emphasizes analyzing real-world issues—particularly the Hong Kong economy—using analytical tools like graphs, demand/supply analysis, and national income theories, preparing students to evaluate policies critically.
Microeconomics
Basic Economic Concepts
Scarcity, choice, cost, and the three basic economic problems.
Firms and Production
Types of business ownership, production, and specialization.
Market and Price
Demand and supply, elasticity, and price mechanisms.
Competition and Market Structure
Market structures and competitive behaviors.
Efficiency, Equity, and Government
Market failures and the role of government.
Curriculum Domains
Macroeconomics
Economic Performance
Measuring GDP, unemployment, and inflation.
National Income Determination
Aggregate demand and supply.
Money and Banking
Money supply, banking systems, and inflation.
Macroeconomic Issues/Policies
Fiscal and monetary policies.
International Trade/Finance
Trade theory, exchange rates, and balance of payments.