Economics

Assessment

There are three externally assessed papers at A-level. Each paper comprises 100 marks and is 2 hours in duration. Questions comprise short answers, data responses and essays. Paper 1: Markets and business behaviour Questions drawn from Theme 1 and Theme 3. 100 marks, 2 hours 35% of qualification Section A: multiple-choice and short-answer questions. Section B: one data response question. Section C: one extended open response question (choice of one from two). Paper 2: The national and global economy Questions drawn from Theme 2 and Theme 4. 100 marks, 2 hours 35% of qualification Section A: multiple-choice and short-answer questions. Section B: one data response question. Section C: one extended open response question (choice of one from two). Paper 3: Microeconomics and macroeconomics Questions drawn from all themes 100 marks, 2 hours 30% of qualification Two data response questions broken down into a number of parts, each including one extended open response question (choice of one from two for extended open response questions).