Economics

Assessment

You will be assessed at the end of the course through three 2 hour written examinations, all of which include extended periods of writing. Paper 1 relates to Markets and Market Failure (Micro-economics), Paper 2 relates to the National and International Economy, while Paper 3 covers both areas through a wider context of Economic issues and principles. Paper 1: Markets and Market Failure —33.3% of A Level—Questions: Section A: short numerical and statistical analysis, as well as moderate and extended writing questions in response to source material (40 marks) Section B: two extended writing questions related to key Microeconomic principles (40 marks) Paper 2: National and International Economy—33.3% of A Level—Questions: Section A: short numerical and statistical analysis, as well as moderate and extended writing questions in response to source material (40 marks) Section B: two extended writing questionings related to key Macroeconomic principles (40 marks) Paper 3: Economic Principles and Issues—2 hour written exam—33.3% of A Level—Questions: Section A: 30 1-mark multiple-choice questions Section B: three extended writing questions relating