Economics why choose
A Level

Managing resources In GCE Economics you'll look at the fundamental forces which affect our
lives, such as employment, prices, international trade and poverty. Economists are often in healthy
debate with each other over these issues. It is this controversy which makes Economics lively and
interesting and which allows you the…

vibrant topic. Of course, Economics can also lead to an exciting career. Your key learning topics
In year one you'll focus on both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. Microeconomics addresses
issues such as: "Why are house prices so high?", "Can pollution effectively be controlled?" and
"Should governments interfere with markets?" The macroeconomic…

What skills will I learn? Economics helps develop a number of personal skills: - Research -
Analysis and evaluation - Communication - Working with others to discuss economic issues
and solve economic problems.
In year two you'll build on your micro and macro knowledge and study another two key topics.…