Economics A Level
A Level
In Barnsley
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Barnsley
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Duration
2 Years
Course Content: (Year 1) The Economic Problem: With unlimited wants and limited resources how does an economy decide what to produce? Markets and Market Failure: Demand and supply e.g. A government may intervene in the market mechanism for the benefit of society, such as reducing the demand for alcohol or increasing the supply of education The National Economy: Macroeconomics looks at the basic.
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Government funding available
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About this course
5 GCSEs at Grade A* to C including English and Maths plus Good personal reference demonstrating acceptable level of attendance and commitment to hard work
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Course programme
ECONOMICS A LEVEL
Course Level :Level 3
Length of Course :2 years (you gain an AS level after successfully completing Year 1, you will be awarded a full A level after successfully completing Year 2)
Course Content
Course Content: (Year 1) The Economic Problem: With unlimited wants and limited resources how does an economy decide what to produce? Markets and Market Failure: Demand and supply e.g. A government may intervene in the market mechanism for the benefit of society, such as reducing the demand for alcohol or increasing the supply of education The National Economy: Macroeconomics looks at the basic objectives of government policy such as sustainable economic growth, low inflation, low unemployment and a positive balance of payments (international trade) Assessment is by examination. Course Content: (Year 2) Business Economics: Analysis of the competitiveness of markets (from monopolies to perfect competition) Distribution of Income: How are income and wealth distributed within the economy? The National and International Economy: The performance of the UK economy. Globalisation with reference to the European Union, less developed countries, newly industrialised countries and the tiger economies Assessment is by examination using a range of techniques such as report writing and essay questions.
Progression
Economics A Level