A Level Economics is a study of how mankind organises resources to raise our standard of living. The course addresses a wide range of contemporary issues: This course has no coursework or controlled assessment units. It is not necessary for students to have studied GCSE Economics before starting work on this specification and no prior knowledge of economics is necessary.
Our normal minimum requirements for entry into the Sixth Form are at least five GCSEs at Grade 6 and above, with Grade 7 in those subjects wished to be studied at A Level. An interview with a member of the Senior Leadership Team would normally form part of the selection process.
Unit 1: The Operation of Markets and Market Failure 20 multiple choice questions and a data response paper. Topics include: How free markets work and why Governments must interfere to address problems like: the over consumption of alcohol and fast food, the under consumption of education and under provision health care, environmental problems. Unit 2: The National Economy in a Global Market 20 multiple choice questions and a data response paper. Topics include: The causes of economic problems like slow growth, inflation unemployment and how governments can seek to address the problems. Unit 3: Business Economics and the Distribution of Income Topics include: • How businesses in both the private and public sector behave. • Why wealth and wage rates differ so widely in the UK economy. • How governments can exercise control on the excesses of the market. Unit 4: The National and International Economy Topics include: • Why China continues to grow rapidly whilst Europe stumbles along. • Whether the Eurozone has any future. • The danger of inflation. Both units are tested via essays, data response, multiple choice and with case study materials.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £9,627 - £16,656 |
| Address | Moulton Road, Northampton, NN6 9AX |
A Level Economics is a study of how mankind organises resources to raise our standard of living. The course addresses a wide range of contemporary issues: This course has no coursework or controlled assessment units. It is not necessary for students to have studied GCSE Economics before starting work on this specification and no prior knowledge of economics is necessary.
Our normal minimum requirements for entry into the Sixth Form are at least five GCSEs at Grade 6 and above, with Grade 7 in those subjects wished to be studied at A Level. An interview with a member of the Senior Leadership Team would normally form part of the selection process.
Unit 1: The Operation of Markets and Market Failure 20 multiple choice questions and a data response paper. Topics include: How free markets work and why Governments must interfere to address problems like: the over consumption of alcohol and fast food, the under consumption of education and under provision health care, environmental problems. Unit 2: The National Economy in a Global Market 20 multiple choice questions and a data response paper. Topics include: The causes of economic problems like slow growth, inflation unemployment and how governments can seek to address the problems. Unit 3: Business Economics and the Distribution of Income Topics include: • How businesses in both the private and public sector behave. • Why wealth and wage rates differ so widely in the UK economy. • How governments can exercise control on the excesses of the market. Unit 4: The National and International Economy Topics include: • Why China continues to grow rapidly whilst Europe stumbles along. • Whether the Eurozone has any future. • The danger of inflation. Both units are tested via essays, data response, multiple choice and with case study materials.