Economics

Course summary

Year 12 course outline Theme 1: Introduction to Markets and Market Failure (Microeconomics). Theme 2: The UK Economy – Performance and Policies (Macroeconomics). Year 13 course outline Theme 3: Business Behaviour and the Labour Market (Microeconomics). Theme 4: A Global Perspective (Macroeconomics). • Opportunities beyond the classroom • Reflect on today's global world with a focus on the current economic issues and controversies. • Debates on developing political and economic developments. • Research into expanding areas such as the work of the Behavioural Insights Team (linking to Psychology and Anthropology). • External visits to the Bank of England and Economics conferences to understand the role of Economics and to experience and be part of the key debates. • Talks from and discussions with Economists and Examiners.