Course information
Economics
St Nicholas Catholic High School - Cheshire West and Chester
01606706000
Greenbank Lane, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1JW
Course summary

• What is economics and the economic problem? • Price determination in a competitive market • Production, costs and revenue • Competitive and concentrated markets • The market mechanism, market failure and government intervention in markets • Economic performance • Macroeconomic policy • The distribution of income and wealth: poverty and inequality • The national and international economy

Entry requirements

GCSE Grade 4 or above in a Business related subject. If not previously studied, GCSE Maths Grade 4 or above.

How you'll be assessed

There are three externally assessed exams each worth 33% of the overall grade. Across all of the exam papers there are a mixture of multiple choice, short answer, data response and essay questions. There are also extended writing questions based on an unseen case study.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressGreenbank Lane, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1JW