IGCSE ECONOMICS

What will students learn?

• The basic economic problem

• The allocation of resources

• The individual as producer, consumer and borrower

• The private firm as producer and employer

• The role of the Government in economy

• Economic indicators

• Developed and developing economies

• International economics

Skills and understanding

Exam Board Cambridge Syllabus code 0987

• Develop knowledge and understanding of economic terminology, principles and theories.

• Develop basic economic numeracy and literacy and their ability to handle simple data including graphs and diagrams.

• Develop ability to use the tools of economic analysis in particular situatiions.

• Identify and discriminate between differing sources of information and how to distinguish between facts and value judgements in economic issues.

• Use economic skills (with reference to individuals, groups and organisations) to understand better the world in which they live.

• Understand the economies of developed and developing nations and the relationships between them.

Entry requirements

Students must have an ATL average of at least 2.5. Students should also be working at or above Y9 in maths. Click here to see more course specifications.