Economics A level
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Economics A level
Description
This stimulating distance learning A level offers the opportunity to learn about the latest economic theory and practices.
Components and/or options
- Economics A2
- Economics AS
Economics, they say, makes the world go round. Few decisions are taken that are not influenced to some degree by economics.
This thought-provoking home study course enables you to learn about the latest economic theory and practices in the context of different economic issues both nationally and internationally.
It explores the role of government, producers and consumers and explains many of the issues and debates that feature in today's economic news and society in general.
Topics include
- Unit 1: Competit…
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This stimulating distance learning A level offers the opportunity to learn about the latest economic theory and practices.
Components and/or options
- Economics A2
- Economics AS
Economics, they say, makes the world go round. Few decisions are taken that are not influenced to some degree by economics.
This thought-provoking home study course enables you to learn about the latest economic theory and practices in the context of different economic issues both nationally and internationally.
It explores the role of government, producers and consumers and explains many of the issues and debates that feature in today's economic news and society in general.
Topics include
- Unit 1: Competitive Markets – How They Work and How They Fail
- Unit 2: Managing the Economy
- Unit 3: Business Economics and Economic Efficiency
- Unit 4: The Global Economy
Entry requirements and hours of study
- You will need some basic essay-writing skills. GCSE Maths or equivalent is also advisable.
- You should allow 150 hours of study for the AS and 150 hours for the A2, plus extra time for completing assignments.
Specification
EDEXCEL, AS:8EC01, A2:9EC01
Recommended texts
You will need to buy the following essential textbook:
- A Level Economics for Edexcel by A Anderton published by Longman 5th edition 2008 (ISBN 9781405892285)
Coursework
No coursework. Two written exams for the AS, each 1hr30mins and worth 80 marks. Two written exams for the A2, 1hr30mins (72 marks) and 2hrs (100 marks).
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