Economics papers go topical

ABOUT 4,500 Leaving Certificate students sat economics papers featuring very topical issues yesterday.

Economics papers go  topical

At higher level, the issue of taxes on carbon emissions was examined, and Shane Ó Ciardubháin of the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) said students were pleased with the expected questions on monopoly and international trade.

Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) subject spokesperson Pat Collins said the exam was fair and welcomed topical issues such as privatisation and public sector wages.

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