Economics

Assessment

Before the A Level qualification can be given three mandatory components must be completed at the end of the course, focusing on microeconomics, macroeconomics and economic principles and issues (synoptic), with the latter offering an opportunity for students to apply theories and concepts to up-to-date contexts. The Economics content encourages the students to ‘think as economists’ and develop the appropriate range of analytical, questioning and reasoning skills to achieve this objective. In addition the qualification will enable learners to develop strong grounding in both microeconomics and macroeconomics, drawing on local, national and global contexts.