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title: "Economists for the Future"
site: "Scotch Global Thrive"
url: "https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/thrive/courses/economists-for-the-future"
description: "Thrive course Economists for the future, delves deep into current economic news to help you understand how decisions made by governments, banks, large organisations and even the average investor impacts our everyday lives."
published: "2023-09-28"
updated: "2025-07-22"
---

# Economists for the Future

Thrive course Economists for the future, delves deep into current economic news to help you understand how decisions made by governments, banks, large organisations and even the average investor impacts our everyday lives.
Path: Courses › Economists for the Future

with Courtney Ellis

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Link: https://www.youtube.com/embed/eYxktbO-EsM

## Thrive course Economists for the future, delves deep into current economic news to help you understand how decisions made by governments, banks, large organisations and even the average investor impacts our everyday lives.

By taking current Australian economic issues, comparing them to similar historical events, finding relevant economic theory and then discussing this with financial experts across the country like Alan Kohler and Chris Richardson, we will aim to become informed economists for the future. Understanding pressing topics in our current Australia market post Covid-19, such as the cost-of-living crisis, rising interest rates, inflation, the implications of a housing shortage and the impact of the Ukraine war on the global economy will soon have you recognising the complexities of predicting outcomes when you combine economic theory, international relations, and politics. Our passionate course facilitator will guide students through real-world events and their economic significance.

## Course Overview

### [Economists for the future](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/thrive/schedule/economists-for-the-future)

Price: Course cost: $1620
| ******When is this course?****** | Semester two |
|---|---|
| ****How long is this course?**** | 18 weeks |
| ****Course level**** | Level two |
| ****Independent learning**** | Two hours per week |
| ****Collaborative learning**** | One 75 minute online session per week |
| ****What will I require?**** | Laptop or iPad |
| ****Who should take this course?**** | Students with an interest in economic news and current affairs. A Year 9 knowledge of economics in Humanities is recommended. |
| **Thrive pathways** | Youth investors (Level one) Economists for the future (Level two) Leadership (Level three) |
| ****What could this course lead to?**** | WACE Economics WACE Business Management and Enterprise IBDP Economics, IBDP Business |

### Meet our course facilitators Courtney Ellis

## Courtney Ellis, a highly qualified and enthusiastic teacher with a dual degree in Commerce and English. With a wealth of knowledge and experience in both fields, Courtney brings a unique and multifaceted perspective to her teaching approach.

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### Course overview presentation

Economists for the future
Link: https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/assets/images/2-THRIVE/Thrive-Extension-course-presentations/Economists-for-the-future_Courses_Thrive-Information-Session_16112023_1920x1080px_15112023_min.pdf

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