The A Level Economics course will cover: The Operation of Markets and Market Failure: 1. Economic methodology and the economic problem 2. Price determination in a competitive market 3. Production, costs and revenue 4. Competitive and concentrated markets 5. The market mechanism, market failure and government intervention in markets 6. Wages theory 7. Poverty and the distribution of income The National Economy in a Global Context: 8. The measurement of macroeconomic performance 9. How the macroeconomy works: the circular flow of income, AD/AS analysis, and related concepts 10. Economic performance including inflation, unemployment, economic growth and trade 11. Macroeconomic policy—fiscal, monetary and supply side policies This course is ideally suited to students who are critical thinkers and who have active and enquiring minds; they enjoy interpreting data, solving problems and discussing issues. If you are interested in gaining a conceptual understanding of how an economy works in a theoretical sense and then discussing and applying this in the context of current economic and political events, then economics is for you. Students who take Economics often also study Business, Mathematics, Geography, History, or Languages. Economics is a versatile subject that can help you in a number of careers. Not only could you find yourself working for big corporations, banks or the government but your qualification in economics could also be valuable support in a career like marketing, law, journalism or teaching.
36 – 48 Points Including Grade 6 in Maths and English Calculating your Point Score • Points have the same numerical value as the grade achieved. For example a Grade 5 is equivalent to 5 points. • Combined Science GCSE counts as two GCSEs and the two grades should be combined. For example a 7/6 would be 13 points. • For students who have studied a Level 2 BTEC Qualification the following conversions should be used: Distinction* : 8 Points Distinction: 7 Points Merit: 6 Points Level 2 Pass: 5 Points
A-Level has 3 terminal examinations: Paper 1—Markets and Market Failure Paper 2—National and International Economy Paper 3—Economic Principles and Issues
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Coventry Road, Coleshill, Birmingham, B46 3EX |
The A Level Economics course will cover: The Operation of Markets and Market Failure: 1. Economic methodology and the economic problem 2. Price determination in a competitive market 3. Production, costs and revenue 4. Competitive and concentrated markets 5. The market mechanism, market failure and government intervention in markets 6. Wages theory 7. Poverty and the distribution of income The National Economy in a Global Context: 8. The measurement of macroeconomic performance 9. How the macroeconomy works: the circular flow of income, AD/AS analysis, and related concepts 10. Economic performance including inflation, unemployment, economic growth and trade 11. Macroeconomic policy—fiscal, monetary and supply side policies This course is ideally suited to students who are critical thinkers and who have active and enquiring minds; they enjoy interpreting data, solving problems and discussing issues. If you are interested in gaining a conceptual understanding of how an economy works in a theoretical sense and then discussing and applying this in the context of current economic and political events, then economics is for you. Students who take Economics often also study Business, Mathematics, Geography, History, or Languages. Economics is a versatile subject that can help you in a number of careers. Not only could you find yourself working for big corporations, banks or the government but your qualification in economics could also be valuable support in a career like marketing, law, journalism or teaching.
36 – 48 Points Including Grade 6 in Maths and English Calculating your Point Score • Points have the same numerical value as the grade achieved. For example a Grade 5 is equivalent to 5 points. • Combined Science GCSE counts as two GCSEs and the two grades should be combined. For example a 7/6 would be 13 points. • For students who have studied a Level 2 BTEC Qualification the following conversions should be used: Distinction* : 8 Points Distinction: 7 Points Merit: 6 Points Level 2 Pass: 5 Points
A-Level has 3 terminal examinations: Paper 1—Markets and Market Failure Paper 2—National and International Economy Paper 3—Economic Principles and Issues