This course enables students to think like an economist by understanding the application of economic concepts and theories through critical consideration of current business and real‐world economic issues. Students will gain an insight into different contexts which will help them to understand the key issues and to think critically when analysing business situations.
Paper 1: Markets and how they work - Each question is set in a context across Themes 1 and 3 - 2 hour written exam - 100 marks in total, 35% of A Level weighting Paper 2: Competing in the global market - Each question is set in a context from Themes 2 and 4 - 2 hour written exam - 100 marks in total, 35% of A Level weighting Paper 3: The economic environment and business - Each question is set in a context, drawing on topics from across Themes 1, 2, 3 and 4 - 2 hour written exam - 100 marks in total, 30% of A level weighting
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Jockey Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5PT |
This course enables students to think like an economist by understanding the application of economic concepts and theories through critical consideration of current business and real‐world economic issues. Students will gain an insight into different contexts which will help them to understand the key issues and to think critically when analysing business situations.
Paper 1: Markets and how they work - Each question is set in a context across Themes 1 and 3 - 2 hour written exam - 100 marks in total, 35% of A Level weighting Paper 2: Competing in the global market - Each question is set in a context from Themes 2 and 4 - 2 hour written exam - 100 marks in total, 35% of A Level weighting Paper 3: The economic environment and business - Each question is set in a context, drawing on topics from across Themes 1, 2, 3 and 4 - 2 hour written exam - 100 marks in total, 30% of A level weighting
