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K to 12 Senior High School Department

Detailed Course Syllabus

COURSE CODE : APECON

COURSE TITLE : APPLIED ECONOMICS

COURSE CREDIT : 8 Units, 8 hours lecture (80 hours / semester)

PREREQUISITE :

FACULTY : MS. MARY ANN PALAD

CONTACT INFO. : Email Add: Paladmarshy26@gmail.com FB Account: Paladmarshy26@gmail.com

COURSE : This course deals with the basic principles of applied economics, and its application to contemporary economic issues facing the
DESCRIPTION Filipino entrepreneur such as prices of commodities, minimum wage, rent, and taxes. It covers an analysis of industries for
identification of potential business opportunities. The main output of the course is the preparation of a socioeconomic impact study of
a business venture.
COURSE : Within the context of the course the students are expected to:
OBJECTIVES
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1. Introduction to Applied Economics Before the Lesson:

1.1 Revisiting Economics as a
social science
1.2 Economics as an applied
Science
 Student Exercise Sheet
 Teachers pre-assess their students on
how the economics as an applied  Scenario Based
science and its utility in addressing the Examination
economic problems of the country
 Oral – Video Format
During the Lesson:

1.3 Basic economic problems and the The learners demonstrates understanding of:
Philippine socioeconomic development  Define basic terms in applied
Week 1 – Week 2 in the 21st century economics.
(8 hours Lecture)
 Identify the basic economic problems of
the country
 Explain how applied economics can be
used to solve economic problems

After the Lesson:

The learner is able to:

 analyze and propose solution/s to the
economic problems using the principles
of applied economics
2. Application of Supply and Demand Before the Lesson:
 Student Exercise Sheet
Week 3 – Week 4  Teachers pre-assess their students on
(8 hours Lecture) how the law of supply and demand, and  Scenario Based

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2.1 Application of Supply and Demand
a. Prices of basic commodities
b. Labor supply, population growth, and
wages
c. Labor migration and the Overseas
Filipino Worker (OFW) phenomenon
d. The Philippine peso and foreign
currencies
e. The Philippine housing shortage and the
real estate boom:
2.2 Contemporary Economic Issues
Week 5 – Week 6 Facing the Filipino Entrepreneur
(8 hours Lecture) a. Investment and interest rate
b. Rentals
c. Minimum wage
d. Taxes
1.
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factors affecting the economic situation. Examination
During the Lesson:  Oral – Video Format
The learners demonstrates understanding of:
 Discuss and explain factors affecting
demand and supply
 Compare the prices of commodities and
analyze the impact on consumers
 Explain the law of supply and demand,
and how equilibrium price and quantity
are determined.
After the Lesson:
The learner is able to:
 Conduct a survey of current economic
situations within the vicinity
 Teachers pre-assess their students on
how the law of supply and demand, and  Student Exercise Sheet
factors affecting the economic situation.
 Scenario Based
During the Lesson:
Examination
The learners demonstrate understanding of:  Oral – Video Format
 Explain market structures (perfect
competition, monopoly, oligopoly, and
monopolistic competition) Compare the
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prices of commodities and analyze the

impact on consumers
 Analyze the effects of contemporary
issues such as migration, fluctuations in
the exchange rate, oil price increases,
unemployment, peace and order, etc.
on the purchasing power of the people.

After the Lesson:

The learner is able to:

 Conduct a survey of current economic
situations within the vicinity

Week 8 1st QUARTERLY EXAMINATION  To assess student’s learning from Week 1 – 6.

 To provide the students feedback on their academic performance and
preliminary standing.
 Inform the students as to the requirements for their final project

3. Industry and Environmental Analysis: Before the Lesson:

 Student Exercise Sheet
Week 9-10 Business Opportunities Identification  Teachers pre-assess their students on
(8 hours Lecture) industry analysis, its principles, tools,  Scenario Based
3.1 Principles, Tools, and Techniques and techniques leading to the Examination
a. Competition identification of business opportunities
b. Customers  Oral – Video Format
c. Suppliers During the Lesson:
d. Competitors
e. substitutes The learners demonstrates understanding of:
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 Identify and explain different principles,

3.2 Data Collection and Procedures tools, and techniques in creating a
business Description of sample.
3.3 The Application of Creative Design
Principles for Execution After the Lesson:

The learner is able to:

 Apply tools and techniques for business
opportunities like the SWOT/TOWS
analysis
3.2 Types of Industries Before the Lesson:
a. Agribusiness  Student Exercise Sheet
Week 11-12 b. Manufacturing  Teachers pre-assess their students on
(4 hours Lecture) c. retail and services what they prior knowledge on how to  Scenario Based
d. international trade (exports and find answers through data collection. Examination
imports)
3.3 Identification of Business During the Lesson:  Oral – Video Format
Opportunities
The learners demonstrates understanding of:
Distinguish the different
services/products of business and
industry in the locality
After the Lesson:

The learner is able to:

 Conduct a survey of macro and micro
environments affecting business in a
locality.

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Socioeconomic Impact Study
Week 13-14 a. consumer (new products and
(4 hours Lecture) services)
b. suppliers - investors(capital,
income)
c. government(tax revenues,
poverty alleviation , basic
services)
d. households (standard of living,
employment)
e. international trade (exports and
imports of goods and services)
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Before the Lesson:
 Student Exercise Sheet
 Teachers pre-assess their students on
various socioeconomic impacts of  Scenario Based
business on the following sectors: Examination
consumer, supplier and investors,
government, households, and  Oral – Video Format
international trade
During the Lesson:
The learners demonstrates understanding of:
 Identify and explain the various
socioeconomic factors affecting
business and industry
 Analyze and evaluate the viability of a
business and its impact on the
community.
 Formulate recommendations and
strategies on how to minimize and
maximize a business’s negative impact
and positive impact, respectively
After the Lesson:
The learner is able to:
 Conduct a socioeconomic impact study
on consumers (new product and
services); suppliers; investors (capital,
income) government (tax revenues,
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poverty alleviation, basic services);

households (standard of living,
employment) and international trade
(exports and imports of goods and
services) leading to options in venturing
into a business.

 To assess student’s learning from Week 9-14

Week 15  To provide the students feedback on their academic performance and Finals’
May 10 – 14, 2021 2nd QUARTERLY EXAMINATION standing.

 Assess students on their progress regarding their final project.

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REQUIREMENTS : For Online Learners: For Home-based modular learners: For blended learners:

GRADING SYSTEM:

DETERMINE TENTATIVE PERIODIC GRADE (TPG)

Grade Point System

Grade Point System Descriptive Equivalent

98-100% 1.00
Superior
95-97% 1.25
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92-94% 1.50
Very Good
89-91% 1.75
86-88% 2.00
Good
83-85% 2.25
80-82% 2.50
Fair
76-79% 2.75
75% 3.00 Barely Satisfactory
Below 75% 5.00 Failure
AW AW Authorized Withdrawal
UW UW Unauthorized Withdrawal
INC INC Incomplete
NA NA None Attendance
PREPARED BY:

MS. MARY ANN PALAD

SUBJECT TEACHER

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