ECoNomiCs as-a2 Why should you take this course? You should take this course if you have an interest in current economic affairs, debating and problem solving. It suits students who like to think critically about issues and develop theoretical awareness.
course content
F Entry Requirements
At least 5 GCSE’s graded A*-C including Maths.
The study of economics enables you to understand how the resources of an individual, a community, a country or the world are managed. AS: Year 1 Unit 1: Competitive Markets - This unit provides an introduction to the nature of economics and examines how the price mechanism allocates resources in markets. It analyses the nature of market failure, its causes and possible policy remedies. Unit 2: Managing the Economy - This unit introduces the key measures of economic performance and the main objectives and instruments of economic policy. A2: Year 2 More specialised - requiring more searching analysis and evaluation in the study of various aspects of the subject, especially in light of Globalisation.
Unit 3: Business Economics and Economic Efficiency - This unit develops the content of Unit 1 and examines how the pricing and nature of competition between firms is affected by the number and size of market participants. Unit 4: The Global Economy - This unit develops the knowledge and skills gained in Unit 2 so that they can be applied in a global context. The application, analysis and evaluation of economic models is required as well as an ability to assess policies which might be used to deal with economic problems.
hoW Will i be assessed? Each unit is assessed through examinations which use multiple choice, data response and essay questions.
are there any special expenses? Students are encouraged to purchase the Economics Review.
What could i do next? Economics is a highly respected A Level with Universities. Employers value highly the analytical skills it fosters.
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