Economics

Course summary

You will gain an insight into how aspects of our daily life depend upon the economy we live in; decide whether you are a left-wing ‘government interventionist’ economist or a right-wing ‘free-market’ economist by studying theories and practices; investigate the markets for smartphones, music and clothes; evaluate the latest government policies for the NHS, education and benefit systems; and discover the inside story on trade wars, immigration and financial markets. Lessons include group discussions and debates, news report analyses and independent study as well as enrichment opportunities. The terminal examinations are 20% mathematical skills and 80% multiple choice, data response and essays.