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.
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.
Explain the impact each of the following events may have on the value of the Australian Dollar. Draw a price mechanism model to support your
answer.
1. Recent fiscal policy announced in China includes significant stimulus toward construction projects.
2. "Tourism NZ" launches a program to boost tourism, expanding incoming flights and subsidising hotel and accommodation providers.
We are excited to announce details of our final professional development event for the year. A half-day conference being held on Saturday November 16, 8.30am – 11.30am at Brisbane Grammar School with Keynote Speaker – Commissioner of the Productivity Commission and President of the Economics Society of Australia Catherine de Fontenay will present on economic mobility from the recent fantastic PC report Fairly equal? Economic mobility in Australia - Commission Research Paper - Productivity Commission (pc.gov.au). We will also have an economic update and a chance for some professional collaboration before we move into our formal AGM. We encourage members to think about whether they would like to join us on the Committee next year! Following the AGM we will host refreshments at the Normanby Hotel, an informal networking event which from feedback, a lot are seeking. Secure your ticket today.
"Free Lunch of Film" is a great series from the UK's Financial Times which looks at somewhat unorthodox
economic ideas -- things like universal basic income net-zero emissions.
It could be a great way to bank some ideas for new policies to evaluate, explore cost-benefit analysis, etc. Here's a great episode
on a "wealth tax" and potential implications.
From FT:
A well-designed net wealth tax can raise revenue and tackle inequality, argues the FT's Martin Sandbu. But critics say a wealth tax is hard
to value, unfair to savers and inefficient. Welcome to Free Lunch on Film where unorthodox economic ideas are put to the test.
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.
The recording is available to all members and non members of QETA.
There are many advantages for teachers who are members.
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