Through studying economics, students: Learn how to form well-structured opinions backed up by evidence and analysis, and put across arguments for and against theories and practices Develop a sound understanding of economic concepts and theories through a critical consideration of current issues, problems and institutions that affect everyday life Learn how to apply economic concepts and theories in a range of contexts and to appreciate their value and limitations in explaining real-world phenomena Analyse, explain and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the market economy and the role of government within it Work effectively with data, assessing its validity, conducting analysis using Excel and visualising data effectively through charts and graphics Students cover micro and macro-economics. Micro: the study of how individuals, households and firms make choices, including what to buy, how wages are set, the objectives of firms and market failures. Macro: the study of how individual micro decisions aggregate to the national level, leading to topics such as inflation, unemployment, trade, and monetary and fiscal policy.
At least a grade 7 should be achieved in each chosen Sixth Form subject.
Three papers at the end of the Upper Sixth in microeconomics, macroeconomics (data response and essay questions) and economics principles and issues (multiple choice and case study analysis).
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £16,554 - £21,183 |
| Address | Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 8QF |
Through studying economics, students: Learn how to form well-structured opinions backed up by evidence and analysis, and put across arguments for and against theories and practices Develop a sound understanding of economic concepts and theories through a critical consideration of current issues, problems and institutions that affect everyday life Learn how to apply economic concepts and theories in a range of contexts and to appreciate their value and limitations in explaining real-world phenomena Analyse, explain and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the market economy and the role of government within it Work effectively with data, assessing its validity, conducting analysis using Excel and visualising data effectively through charts and graphics Students cover micro and macro-economics. Micro: the study of how individuals, households and firms make choices, including what to buy, how wages are set, the objectives of firms and market failures. Macro: the study of how individual micro decisions aggregate to the national level, leading to topics such as inflation, unemployment, trade, and monetary and fiscal policy.
At least a grade 7 should be achieved in each chosen Sixth Form subject.
Three papers at the end of the Upper Sixth in microeconomics, macroeconomics (data response and essay questions) and economics principles and issues (multiple choice and case study analysis).