Course information
Economics
Whitmore High School - Harrow
02088647688
Porlock Avenue, Harrow, HA2 0AD
Course summary

Edexcel In the first year students will study both microeconomics and macroeconomics. In microeconomics students will study theories which help to explain the concepts of: scarcity and choice, how competitive markets work, competition and power, labour markets and market failure and finally government intervention. In macroeconomics, students will study theories which help to explain: how economic performance can be measured, how financial markets work and how economic policy can affect the domestic and global economy. In the second year, students will study both the microeconomics and macroeconomic components mentioned above, together with a further component which involves applying all the theory they have learnt in a real world context.

Entry requirements

6 grade 5-9 passes including 5 or higher English Lang AND Math Grade 5 or higher in GCSE English and Maths

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About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityHarrow
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressPorlock Avenue, Harrow, HA2 0AD