Economics

Course summary

Pupils who choose Economics work in an intellectually-rich environment that inspires them to be academically ambitious and encourages independent study. The course enables them to ‘think like economists’ and to appreciate the difficulties involved in the choices and trade-offs facing individuals and societies. Pupils learn how to test economic theories and to evaluate policies from a range of viewpoints and perspectives. This helps them to develop an awareness and understanding of current issues and to employ information from a wide variety of sources, preparing them for study at higher levels.