Course information
Economics
Aldridge School - A Science College - Walsall
01922743988
Tynings Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0BG
Course summary

Studying A level Economics will allow students to apply economic theory to support analysis of current economic problems and issues, and encourage students to appreciate the interrelationships between microeconomics and macroeconomics. The A level covers the following 14 topic areas: Individuals, firms, markets and market failure • 1 Economic methodology and the economic problem* • 2 Individual economic decision making • 3 Price determination in a competitive market* • 4 Production, costs and revenue* • 5 Perfect competition, imperfectly competitive markets and monopoly* • 6 The labour market • 7 The distribution of income and wealth: poverty and inequality • 8 The market mechanism, market fail

Entry requirements

Grade 7 in either Economics or Business Studies. A Grade 7 in Maths would be accepted for those who have not studied a related subject or not achieved a Grade 7 in the related subject.

How you'll be assessed

Examinations: 3 x 2 hour examinations

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWalsall
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressTynings Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0BG