Why study Economics? Develop an interest in, and enthusiasm for, the subject Appreciate the contribution of economics to the understanding of the wider economic and social environment Develop an understanding of a range of concepts and an ability to use those concepts in a variety of different contexts Use an enquiring, critical and thoughtful approach to the study of economics and develop an ability to think as an economist Understand that economic behaviour can be studied from a range of perspectives Develop analytical and quantitative skills, together with qualities and attitudes that will equip them for the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities of adult and working You will be examined on Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and a combination of both. Microeconomics involves the decision making by the government to intervene in the interaction of supply and demand in the individual markets to correct market failure in order to solve the basic economic problem of scarcity. It then processes to look at imperfect markets, business objectives and the labour market. Macroeconomics is about the government’s decisions on the nation-wide basis and involves objectives such as low unemployment, low and steady inflation, high economic growth, and equity in income distribution. Macroeconomics then progresses to look from a global perspective including developing countries and the role of the financial sector What will Economics offer you in the future? Apprenticeships: The include; Bank of England, Ernst and Young, Price Water House and other audit firms straight after school. University degrees: Economics pupils will look to gain University places, in a variety of degrees including Economics, PPE, Economics and Management and other Financial based degrees Future careers: jobs in both the public and private sector, working as Civil Servants as Economists, working in leadership roles in management, investment banking. Economics Graduates is currently in the top 3 for future earnings, behind Medicine and Veterinary Sciences.
Paper 1: Markets and business behaviour 35% of your grade. 2 hours. 100 marks, split into 3 sections. Section A: Multiple-choice and short answer Section B: Data Response Section C: Extended open-response question Paper 2: The national and global economy 35% of your grade. 2 hours. 100 marks, split into 3 sections. Section A: Multiple-choice and short answer Section B: Data Response Section C: Extended open-response question. Paper 3: Microeconomics and macroeconomics 30% of your grade. 2 hours. 100 markers, split into 2 questions. Both sections have data response style questions and an extended open-response question
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Holcombe, Maidstone Road, Chatham, ME4 6JB |
Why study Economics? Develop an interest in, and enthusiasm for, the subject Appreciate the contribution of economics to the understanding of the wider economic and social environment Develop an understanding of a range of concepts and an ability to use those concepts in a variety of different contexts Use an enquiring, critical and thoughtful approach to the study of economics and develop an ability to think as an economist Understand that economic behaviour can be studied from a range of perspectives Develop analytical and quantitative skills, together with qualities and attitudes that will equip them for the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities of adult and working You will be examined on Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and a combination of both. Microeconomics involves the decision making by the government to intervene in the interaction of supply and demand in the individual markets to correct market failure in order to solve the basic economic problem of scarcity. It then processes to look at imperfect markets, business objectives and the labour market. Macroeconomics is about the government’s decisions on the nation-wide basis and involves objectives such as low unemployment, low and steady inflation, high economic growth, and equity in income distribution. Macroeconomics then progresses to look from a global perspective including developing countries and the role of the financial sector What will Economics offer you in the future? Apprenticeships: The include; Bank of England, Ernst and Young, Price Water House and other audit firms straight after school. University degrees: Economics pupils will look to gain University places, in a variety of degrees including Economics, PPE, Economics and Management and other Financial based degrees Future careers: jobs in both the public and private sector, working as Civil Servants as Economists, working in leadership roles in management, investment banking. Economics Graduates is currently in the top 3 for future earnings, behind Medicine and Veterinary Sciences.
Paper 1: Markets and business behaviour 35% of your grade. 2 hours. 100 marks, split into 3 sections. Section A: Multiple-choice and short answer Section B: Data Response Section C: Extended open-response question Paper 2: The national and global economy 35% of your grade. 2 hours. 100 marks, split into 3 sections. Section A: Multiple-choice and short answer Section B: Data Response Section C: Extended open-response question. Paper 3: Microeconomics and macroeconomics 30% of your grade. 2 hours. 100 markers, split into 2 questions. Both sections have data response style questions and an extended open-response question
