Economics AS and A2

Assessment

Assessment at AS level is through an examination for each unit, which combines Objective Test Questions and Data Response Questions. Each examination is one hour and 15 minutes in duration. A2 assessment is in the form of a two hour examination which requires the completion of a data response question and an essay for each unit. Year 12- AS Outline Students are required to study the following units at AS: Unit 1: Markets and Market Failure Unit 2: The National Economy Year 13- A2 Outline Students who choose to continue studying Economics at A level will also study the following units: Unit 3: Business Economics and the Distribution of Income Unit 4: The National and International Economy