Economics

Course summary

Economics is about choice and the impact of our choices on each other. It relates to every aspect of our lives, from the decisions we make as individuals or families to the structures created by governments and firms. An economic way of thinking can help you make better choices. Economics could be the right subject for you if you enjoy discussing economic issuessuch as inequality, immigration and how we should pay for healthcare. You will alsobe comfortable in using and interpreting data to analyse economic problems and discussing alternative courses of action. You will enjoy keeping up to date with national and international trends and reading economic news stories. You will be equally at ease with using numeracy skills as well as writing essays.