A-level Economics helps students: develop an interest and enthusiasm for economics and its contribution to the wider political and social environment develop an understanding of a range of concepts and acquire an ability to use these concepts in a variety of different contexts develop an enquiring, critical and thoughtful 'economist's mind' practice skills, qualities and attitudes which will equip them for the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities of adult and working life develop an understanding of current economic issues, problems and institutions that affect everyday life apply economic concepts and theories in a range of contexts and appreciate their value and limitations in explaining real world phenomena analyse, explain and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the market economy and the role of government within it. This course has no coursework or controlled assessment units. It is not necessary for students to have studied GCSE Economics before starting work on this specification and no prior knowledge of economics is necessary.
Name: AS/A2 Economics Qualification title: - Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20150706 14:47:27 Updated 20160922 10:02:47
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