A Level - Economics - Flying Colours

 

Cambridge

A & AS Economics 9708: >

Candidates for the Economics Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level syllabus will be expected to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the specified content. Candidates will interpret economic information (which may be presented in verbal, numerical or graphical form), explain and analyse economic issues and arguments, evaluate economic information, and organise, present and communicate ideas and judgements clearly.

The Advanced Subsidiary Level syllabus covers basic economic ideas, an introduction to the price system and government intervention, international trade and exchange rates, measuring employment and inflation, and the causes and consequences of inflation. Candidates for Advanced Level also undertake further study of the price system, the theory of the firm, market failure, macroeconomic theory and policy, and economic growth and development

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Edexcel

AL GCE in Economics (9121)

The aims of this specification are to encourage students to:

  1. Develop an understanding of economic concepts and theories through a critical consideration of current economic issues, problems and institutions that affect everyday life
  2. Apply economic concepts and theories in a range of contexts and to appreciate their value and limitations in explaining real-world phenomena
  3. Analyse, explain and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the market economy and the role of government within it
  4. Aarticipate effectively in society as citizens, producers and consumers.

It should be noted that not all of the above aims are necessarily subject to formal assessment.

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