Economics

Course summary

Economics is concerned with market forces, supply and demand and government intervention. Exchange rates, imports and exports, inflation, unemployment, development and government policy are all discussed. Pupils who have a genuine interest in current national and international affairs will find the course stimulating. Economics is a contemporary subject, rooted in what is happening in the UK and the world today and it will suit those who have an interest in politics and reading the newspapers. It provides an excellent background for pupils considering careers in business, banking, accountancy, law or politics, as well as offering an insight into psychology and sociology because it draws on a wide range of skills.