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ECONOMICS Why study Economics? Economics is an exciting social science. It may seem to be all about money, but Economics is actually the study of life. Pupils examine the behaviour of individuals and how we make decisions in a world of finite resources. Economics is a cornerstone to understanding current affairs and international relations. It imparts an understanding of the world’s greatest problems such as inequality, obesity and plastic pollution. Economics is a highly credible subject with academic rigour, allowing students to access some of the most prestigious universities in the UK and overseas.
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Why study this subject? Economic issues are important to everyone. Economists try to understand and provide solutions to the most challenging questions facing society today, such as: • How can a government intervene to reduce the impacts of climate change? To what extent are different measures to tackle CO2 emissions effective? What are the pros and cons of different sources of energy: offshore wind farms, nuclear plants or fracking for natural gas? • Have some internet companies such as Google, Facebook and Twitter become too big for the good of society? Are these firms so essential to daily life that they should be regulated as public utilities?
