Why Economics? Follow the money - see how your money gets spent in today's economy Who does the shopping? - see what we need and what we make, and how this drives the economy How much should I get paid? - have a look at wages and how we determine who gets paid what Money makes the world go around - see how money affects people all over the world. Any special requirements? Candidates should have a keen interest in current affairs and world events, as they will be expected to associate current news topics with the subject. A minimum of a grade B in GCSE Mathematics is required because of the data interpretation part of the course. A background in written based subjects may also be an asset. What will I study and how will it be assessed? AS - Unit 1 - Microeconomics - Microeconomic theory; How competitive markets work; Market failures and government intervention (Examination, 50%) Unit 2 - Macroeconomics - Macroeconomy functions on a domestic and global level; Policy approaches; Macroeconomic equilibrium (Examination, 50%) A2 - Unit 1 - Microeconomics - Microeconomic theory; Theoretical workings of the free market; Imperfections and market failures (Examination, 33.3%) Unit 2 - Macroeconomics - Macroeconomy functions on a domestic and global level; Policy approaches; Changes in macroeconomics over time (Examination, 33.3%) Unit 3 - Themes in Economics (Examination, 33.3%)
Name: Economics Qualification title: GCE A level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20160421 14:37:57 Updated 20161021 09:21:20
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