Probably the most relevant subject in the world!

The falling poundBanking Crisis

Rising Unemployment Falling Interest Rates

Globalisation

Good for borrowers, not for savers!

AS1: Markets and Prices

AS2: The National Economy

AS1: 1 hour 30 minutes examination (data response and structured essay)

AS2 : 1 hour 30 minutes examination (data response and structured essay)

A2 1: Business Economics

The Global Economy

2 hour examination (unseen case study and essay)

2 hour examination (unseen case study and essay)

Market dominance Contestable Markets

Competitive markets

Regulation failure

Is now the time to join the Euro?

Is fair trade just a fad?

What isn’t Made in China?

Does foreign aid work?

Economics is a unique subject, but often can be studied with the following subjects• Maths• Politics and/or History• Geography• Business Studies

At least a grade B in Maths and English is required at GCSE

Effectively any career in finance, business, accountancy, stock markets, human resources, management, as well as actually working as an economist

Many university courses will contain at least one unit in economics – get a head start on the rest by studying it at A level!

Talk to Mr. Grant in room H3 www.whystudyeconomics.ac.uk www.ccea.org.uk/economics www.tutor2u.net

Thank you very much for your attention!