Economics

Course summary

You will investigate microeconomic topics such as how individual decisions impact economic outcomes, the importance of competition, how markets operate and why they fail, and how the distribution of income and wealth is affected. At the same time, you will learn about macroeconomics, looking at the ‘big picture’ of how our national economy fits into the global context, the global impact of financial markets and monetary policy, and the operation of the international economy. The syllabus is split into four themes. You may choose to pursue a career in a directly related field such as banking or finance. The A-level course in Economics will stand you in good stead by giving you an insight and understanding of the economic forces that impact your day-to-day activities. Alternatively, you may decide to follow a career path that isn’t directly related to your course of study. The analytical and evaluation skills that you will have developed will be useful in whatever path you choose in the future.