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Analysing Current Economic Issues

CIA4U-GRADE 12

Course Code:

CIA4U

Subject:

Analysing Current Economic Issues

Course type:

open

Prerequiste:

None

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CIA4U explores the forces that shape economic decisions and public policy in Canada and the global marketplace.

Students investigate key economic concepts such as

  • Scarcity
  • Corporations,
  • Supply and demand
  • Fiscal policy,
  • Trade
  • Inequality
  • Market structures
The course equips students with the tools to analyze current economic issues, interpret data, and evaluate real-world implications, making it ideal for learners interested in economics, politics, business, or social sciences.

Unit 1: Fundamentals of Economics

Students are introduced to core economic concepts and systems.
Lessons include:

  • Economic Systems and Decision-Making

  •  Production Possibilities and Trade-offs

  •  Scarcity and Opportunity Cost

  •  Supply and Demand Models

  •  Factors of Production

  •  Economic Growth Benefits

  •  Externalities and Government Intervention

  •  Economic and Political Perspectives

Unit 2: Firms, Markets, and Stakeholders

This unit focuses on how businesses operate within different markets.
Lessons include:

  • Types of Firms and Business Structures

  •  Market Structures (Perfect, Monopoly, Oligopoly)

  •  E-commerce and Technological Change

  •  Canada’s Mixed Economy

  •  Black Markets and Economic Trade-offs

  •  Cost-Benefit Analysis

  •  Income Inequality

  • Workers’ Rights and Economic Roles

Unit 3: Macroeconomics and Public Policy

Students examine the broader economy and government influence.
Lessons include:

  • Business Cycles and Economic Fluctuations

  •  Aggregate Supply and Demand

  •  Economic Indicators and Measurements

  •  Fiscal and Monetary Policy

  •  Bank of Canada and Policy Tools

  •  Canada’s Economic Structure and Priorities

Unit 4: Global Economics and Inequality

This unit explores international trade and global development.
Lessons include:

  • Trade Theories and Exchange Rates

  •  Free vs. Fair Trade

  •  Globalization and Developing Economies

  •  Economic Challenges in Canada

  •  Global Economic Inequality

Unit 5: Final Evaluation

Students demonstrate their understanding through independent analysis.
Lessons include:

  •  Assignment (20%)

  •  Final Exam (10%

  • 770% of the final grade is based on coursework, including:

    • Economic simulations and case studies

    •  Analytical essays and policy evaluations

    •  Market structure comparisons and data interpretation

    • Participation in discussion forums and unit assignments

  • 30% of the final grade is based on final evaluations:

    • 20% Culminating economic issue analysis or report

    • 10% Final exam covering micro and macroeconomic theory

All assessments follow Ontario curriculum standards and build essential skills in economic literacy, critical thinking, and policy evaluation.

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