Economics is a fascinating subject that students find both enjoyable and interesting. It encourages critical thinking and many students who study the subject at Our Lady’s progress to further study in the area at third level. Topics covered include Unemployment, Inflation, Banking, International Trade, Market structures, and Supply and Demand. Past pupils who have studied Economics at third level have pursued careers in a range of exciting areas including stock broking, industry, banking and accountancy. A common refrain from such students is that they developed a passion for the subject at Our Lady’s.

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Classes are taught in an interactive manner using a range of methodologies. An emphasis is put on linking class work to real world situations. Students are also encouraged to enter Economics competitions. Students from the school have been placed in prestigious national competitions in recent years including The Young Economist of the Year competition and the Central Bank’s Generation Euro competition. The subject can be technical and require a degree of numeracy skills in parts but these aspects of the course are taught for understanding rather than ‘rote’ learning which retains students’ interest.