Economics (A Level)
Caroline Chisholm School - West Northamptonshire
01604344744
Wooldale Centre for Learning, Wootton Fields, Northampton, NN4 6TP
Course summary

Year 12 Students will learn about economic methodology and the economic problem. They will study price determination in a competitive market alongside production, costs and revenue. We will look at competitive and concentrated markets, as well as the market mechanism, market failure and government intervention. Finally, we will consider macro-economic performance and how the macro economy works, including the macro-economic variables of the Balance of Payments, Inflation, Growth (GDP) and Employment. Year 12 exams are conducted internally to assess progress. Year 13 Students will go on to explore perfect competition, imperfectly competitive markets and monopoly, as well as the labour market. We will explore the distribution of income and wealth and inequality, as well as financial markets, monetary policy and fiscal policy. Finally, students will consider the international economy.

Entry requirements

GCSE English Minimum of grade 6. GCSE Maths Minimum of grade 6.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Markets and market failure 33.3% of total A Level Paper 2: National and international economy 33.3% of total A Level Paper 3: Economic principles and issues 33.3% of total A Level

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWooldale Centre for Learning, Wootton Fields, Northampton, NN4 6TP