Economics
Course summary
Is this course for me? A-level Economics will give you an excellent understanding of how economies allocate their scarce resources to meet the needs and wants of their citizens. You will develop a greater understanding of the economic problems which face individuals, firms and governments on a local, national and global level and the alternative ways these problems can be resolved. The analytical and evaluation skills that you will develop will be useful whatever path you choose in the future. What will I learn? Microeconomic topics such as: • How individual decisions impact economic outcomes • Importance of competition • How markets operate • Why markets fail • Distribution of income and wealth Macroeconomic topics such as: • How national economy fits into a global context • Global impact of financial markets • Monetary policy • Operation of the international economy What could this course lead to? This qualification could prepare you for • All research based degrees at University/College • Civil Service • Banking & finance • Business • Setting up your own business • Consultancy
Entry Requirements
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GCSE grade 6 in English Language and Maths.
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