Economics

Course summary

Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Economics A (9EC0) The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Economics A is structured into four themes and consists of three externally examined papers. Students build knowledge and understanding of core economic models and concepts in Themes 1 and 2, and then build on this and apply their knowledge to more complex concepts and models in Themes 3 and 4. Students will need to apply their knowledge and understanding to both familiar and unfamiliar contexts in the assessments and demonstrate an awareness of current economic events and policies. Theme 1 : Introduction to Markets and Market failure Theme 2 : UK economy performance and policies Theme 3 : Business behaviour and the labour market Theme 4 : A global perspective