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.
Market Structures and Microeconomic Reform
1. Compare and contrast the incentives for innovation in perfect competition versus monopolistic competition. Justify why one might foster
more innovation than the other
2. Oligopolies can lead to either "intense competition or cooperation." Discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks for consumers
when oligopolistic firms choose to cooperate (e.g., collusion) rather than compete fiercely.
In this speech to the Economic Society of Australia (Queensland), Sarah Hunter, Assistant Governor (Economic), explores the interconnectedness of global and domestic economies, and outlines the RBA’s analytical framework for navigating economic uncertainty and informing monetary policy decisions. Some fortunate students were able to attend as well highlighted by some brilliant Q&A discussion. Key topics discussed were uncertainty, inflation, employment and of course international tensions.
With a couple of interest rate cuts this year, and many of us teaching the price mechanism and/or monetary policy, CoreLogic sure is coming in handy. This article from CoreLogic provides an accessible overview of recent trends in Australia’s housing market, highlighting national patterns and key economic influences on property values. It offers insights into how markets respond to factors like interest rates, consumer confidence, and affordability—making it a valuable resource for high school economics students studying real-world applications of demand and supply, monetary policy, and economic indicators. The article helps students link theoretical models to current events, encouraging critical thinking about the housing sector’s role in the broader economy. It's a useful classroom discussion tool for both macroeconomic and microeconomic concepts.
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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