Economics

Course summary

Economics is a wide-ranging discipline that provides a logical and rigorous framework for answering questions that are fundamental to society. What level of inequality should be tolerated? Can we address climate change by creating carbon markets? Does the financial system need greater regulation and are we headed for another 2008-style crash? What should be our priority – keeping inflation under control or promoting economic growth? A social science in every sense of the term, Economics takes a scientific approach to exploring social phenomena. Technically rigorous and conceptually unique, Economics trains you to be a critical and analytical thinker. We teach Economics from first principles, ensuring that our pupils gain a deep understanding of the building blocks of the subject. We draw broadly on current affairs to develop applications of the subject, seeking out interesting materials from popular and academic publications in Economics.