EONZ 2027 School Round registration opens 26 July 2026.
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EONZ Curriculum
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Past Papers
Explore the key economics topics and skills assessed in the EONZ programme
Recommended textbooks and online resources to support your learning
International Final Round past papers to help you practise and prepare
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EONZ Curriculum
The EONZ curriculun introduces students to the core principles of economics and develops their ability to apply economic reasoning to unfamiliar, real-world situations.
Studehts should be prepared to interpret data, construct and explain economic diagrams, complete numerical calculations, compare policy options and develop well-supported economic arguments.
The curriculum describes the broad knowledge and skills that may be assessed.
It is not an exhaustive list of every possible question or real-world context.
Students may be asked to apply familiar economic principles to unfamiliar senarios, data and contemporary issues.
Economic Principles, Methodology and History
Scarcity, choice and opportunity cost
Economic incentives
Positive and normative economics
Economic models and assumptions
History of ecoomic thought
Microeconomics
Consumer and firm behaviour
Market Structures and outcomes
Factor markets and distribution
Market failures and externalities
Government intervention
Macroeconomics
National income and inflation
Economic growth and productivity
Unemployment and business cycles
Fiscal and monetary policy
AD/AS and macroeconomic stability
International Economics
Trade theories and policy
Exchange rates and balance of payments
Open-economy policy
Capital flows and financial systems
Regional integration
Financial Literacy
Interest, time value of money
Investment and risk management
Financial markets and instruments
Inflation and purchasing power
Personal financial decision-making
Contemporary Issue and Assessed Skills
Global and regional developments
Economic policy analysis
Data interpretation and diagrams
Calculations and quantitative skills
Evaluating and constructing arguments
A comprehensive overview of topics and skills
Recommended Study Resources
Featured Textbook
Principles of Economics
N. Gregory Mankiw
Recommended core textbook
A widely used introduction to microeconomics, macroeconomics and applied economic reasoning. Its clear explanations and real-world examples make it a useful starting point for EONZ preparation.
Further Recommended Reading
Economics
Paul Samuelson & William Nordhaus
A comprehensive introduction to modern economic principles and policy.
Principles of Economics
Robert Frank, Ben Bernanke
Helps students relate economic principles to a host of everyday experiences
Modern Principles of Economics
Tyler Cowen, Alex Tabarrok
Engages you in a way that makes it easier to understanding the broader economy.
Online Resources
Economics Foundation
Financial Literacy
Central Banks and Economic Institutions
Disclaimer
The resources listed here on this page are provided as supplementary study materials and are not intended to form a complete or exclusive preparation programme for EONZ.
Students and educators may also use materials aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum, their school's economics programme, or other recognised educational frameworks. Some resources may use different terminology, examples, assumptions or levels of difficulty from those used in EONZ assessments.
Participants are encouraged to seek guidance from their economics teachers or school coordinators when selecting resources appropriate to their level and learning needs. EONZ does not guarantee that all content contained in an external resource will be assessed in the competition.
External websites and publications are maintained by their representative providers. EONZ is not responsible for changes to their content, availability, pricing or external links.
International Final Round Past Papers
These past papers provide examples of the economic knowledge, analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills assessed at the international stage (IFR).