In Conversation: Why Study Economics at the University of Sydney? with Eddie Woo and Leith Thompson

Aimed at Students selecting their HSC Subjects in Years 9 to 11, Eddie and Leith discuss:
• Who may be suited to studying Economics and personal attributes of Students that enjoy Economics
• Topics that feature within the Economics Syllabus and key concepts of Economics that Students would expect to understand upon completion of the Higher School Certificate (HSC)
• Importance and benefits of selecting Subjects that you enjoy
• The differences (and similarities) between HSC Economics and HSC Business Studies
• Considering Economics in High School
• The opportunities for Economics Students upon graduation
0:00:00: Welcome by Eddie Woo; Education Ambassador, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the University of Sydney, Australia
0:00:21: Role of Leith Thompson; Economics Teacher, Sydney Grammar School
0:00:38: What do you love about Economics?
0:01:56: What advice would you give to Students considering Economics in High School?
0:04:26: What are the key concepts of Economics that students would expect to understand upon completion of the HSC?
0:09:41: What are the similarities and differences between Business Studies and Economics?
0:12:20: Who would enjoy studying Economics?
0:15:21: What are the opportunities for Economics students upon graduation?