Economics continues to be a popular subject amongst Cranleighans. Many enjoy the new challenges it oers them, while others seek to take a subject that has real relevance in today’s competitive marketplace. Whatever the choice, someone who successfully completes the course will have a thorough grounding in analysing and evaluating the functions of the modern economy. Since Economics is based around the choices made by individuals, firms, governments and ultimately society, it is an opportunity for debate. It provides the framework for argument, on such diverse subjects as poverty, health-care, footballers’ wages and the environment. The goal is to use what resources we have to make ourselves better o, and it is no coincidence that people with Economics degrees are among the best-paid graduates.