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Summary

This specification is designed to:

• develop an interest and enthusiasm for economics and its contribution to the wider economic and social environment
• develop an understanding of a range of concepts and acquire an ability to use these concepts in a variety of different contexts
• develop an enquiring, critical and thoughtful 'economist's mind'
• practise skills, qualities and attitudes which will equip them for the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities of adult and working life.
• develop an understanding of current economic issues, problems and institutions that affect everyday life
• apply economic concepts and theories in a range of contexts and appreciate their value and limitations in explaining real world phenomena
• analyse, explain and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the market economy and the role of government within it.

AS outline

At AS, this specification will enable candidates to develop an understanding of, and an insight into, micro and macroeconomics:

• Unit 1: Markets and market failure
• Unit 2: The National Economy.

A2 outline

At A2, candidates develop the micro and macroeconomics already learnt at AS, considering economic concepts and theories in greater depth and recognising the values and limitations of economic models.

Both A2 modules explore two contemporary and relevant contexts: the global context, which includes the impact of globalisation on UK economic performance; and the European Union context, embracing the effect of EU membership and economic policy on the UK economy:

• Unit 3: Business Economics and the Distribution of Income
• Unit 4: The National and International Economy.

For a full breakdown of the unit topics and assessment requirements, see the specification.

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