NSSCAS Economics (8246) case studies
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NSSCAS Economics (8246) is the Advanced Subsidiary economics qualification taken in Namibia's senior secondary school system, sitting between the ordinary-level course and full A-level study. It suits learners who can already explain basic demand and supply and want to reason with economic models rather than just describe them: candidates preparing for university economics, business or finance degrees, and anyone needing a credible standalone economics credential. The NSSCAS Economics (8246) case studies are 5 cases and about 4,450 words.
1Rent Control in a Fast-Growing Capital
A fast-growing capital city has a rental market of about 14,000 two-bedroom units. The median monthly rent rose from N 4,800 in 2021 to N 7,400 in 2025, while median household income rose only from N 11,000 to N 12,300.
863 words, about 4 min2Dust, Cement and the Price of Clean Air
A cement plant is the largest private employer in a town of 40,000 people. It produces 500,000 tonnes a year and sells at N 1,000 a tonne.
902 words, about 5 min3Fare War on a Single Route
Two airlines, A and B, are the only carriers on a 200,000-passenger route. Both charge N 4,200 one way and each carries 100,000 passengers a year.
915 words, about 5 min4Inflation Above the Band with a Pegged Currency
Inflation is 6.9%, above the 3-6% target band. Food and fuel make up 40% of the CPI basket, and their import prices rose 14% in the past year.
874 words, about 4 min5A Current Account Deficit That Will Not Close
The current account deficit has widened to 8.2% of GDP even though the terms of trade improved by 12% as uranium and fish prices rose. Exports are 30% of GDP; imports are 45% and dominated by fuel, machinery, vehicles and food.
896 words, about 4 min