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AS and A Level ECONOMICS

AS and A Level ECONOMICS. Probably the most relevant subject in the world!. Topical Items. The falling pound. Banking Crisis. Globalisation. Falling Interest Rates. Rising Unemployment. Good for borrowers, not for savers!. What will I study? AS. AS1: Markets and Prices

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AS and A Level ECONOMICS

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  1. AS and A Level ECONOMICS Probably the most relevant subject in the world!

  2. Topical Items The falling pound Banking Crisis Globalisation Falling Interest Rates Rising Unemployment Good for borrowers, not for savers!

  3. What will I study? AS • AS1: Markets and Prices • AS2: The National Economy • AS1: 1 hour 30 minutes examination (data response and structured essay) • AS2 : 1 hour 30 minutes examination (data response and structured essay)

  4. What will I study? A2 • A2 1: Business Economics • The Global Economy • 2 hour examination (unseen case study and essay) • 2 hour examination (unseen case study and essay)

  5. AS1 Markets and Prices Topics

  6. AS 2: The National Economy Topics

  7. A2 1: Business Economics Topics Contestable Markets Market dominance Competitive markets Regulation failure

  8. A2 2: The Global Economy What isn’t Made in China? Is now the time to join the Euro? Does foreign aid work? Is fair trade just a fad?

  9. What subjects does Economics link to? • Economics is a unique subject, but often can be studied with the following subjects • Maths • Politics and/or History • Geography • Business Studies • At least a grade B in Maths and English is required at GCSE

  10. What can you do with Economics? • Effectively any career in finance, business, accountancy, stock markets, human resources, management, as well as actually working as an economist • Many university courses will contain at least one unit in economics – get a head start on the rest by studying it at A level!

  11. Famous Economics Graduates

  12. Further Information Talk to Mr. Grant in room H3 www.whystudyeconomics.ac.uk www.ccea.org.uk/economics www.tutor2u.net Thank you very much for your attention!

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