Economics

Course summary

Economics is suitable for students who want to explore ways in which daily choices made by individuals, businesses and national governments influence our lives. In Year One, students will be introduced to the nature of economics, how markets work and why they fail, consumer choices and the role of businesses/enterprise in the economy. The role of banks, the financial sector and aspects of life in a global economy are also considered. In Year Two, students explore more broadly the impact of globalisation on consumers, firms and the labour market.