A-Level in Economics

Course summary

For A Level, our students follow the Edexcel Economics A specification, and is a very popular option subject. The specification is split into four themes. Year 12, Theme 1: Markets and market failure The nature of economics How markets work Market failure Government intervention Theme 2: The UK economy Measures of economic performance Aggregate demand and supply Economic growth Inflation Macroeconomic policies Year 13, Theme 3: Business behaviour and labour Business growth Revenues, costs and profits Market structures Labour market Government intervention Theme 4: A global perspective International economics Trade Poverty and inequality Development Unemployment The financial sector The role of the state in the economy