Economics

Course summary

Economics at A Level is about understanding choices and how it is at the heart of all decision-making. Individuals, businesses and governments are all faced with making tough choices when resources are scarce. As a result, Economics is applicable in a wide range of fields, including business, finance, administration, law, local and national government and many aspects of everyday life. In studying Economics students will examine topics of importance to human well-being such as pollution, socio-economic inequality and inflation. Students will learn key analytical processes in application to arguments, a valuable skill that can be transferred across different disciplines. Successful students have a critical thinking approach to issues so they can analyse economic problems and offer economic solutions. A good understanding of current affairs will prove very valuable during the course.