Economics

Course summary

The course will enable students to appreciate the contribution of Economics to the understanding of the wider economic and social environment. Students will develop knowledge of a range of concepts and to use this in a variety of different contexts. The course will appeal to students who have strong analytical and quantitative skills, together with qualities and attitudes that will equip them for the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities of adult and working life in a career in business, finance or banking. Economics A is the right subject for you if you enjoy: debating economic issues such as inequality and how we should pay for healthcare using and interpreting data to analyse economic problems discussing alternative courses of action keeping up to date with national and international trends How will you be assessed? Paper 1 2 hrs Markets and Business Behaviour Paper 2 2 hrs National & Global economy Paper 3 2 hrs Micro and Macroeconomics