Course description
Economics A Level
Understand what's really happening in the news with respect to local, national and the global economy by learning about issues such as the economic environment, how markets operate, poverty and the euro.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
At least five GCSEs at grade 4 (grade C) or above, including Maths. In addition you should have a grade 6 (grade B) or above in English Language or English Literature.
Training Course Content
What you'll learn
Microeconomics
- Economic methodology and the economic problem
- Price determination in a competitive market
- Production, costs & revenue
- Competitive, concentrated markets and competition
- Market mechanism, market failure and government intervention
- The labour market, wealth, and poverty
Macroeconomics
- The measurement of performance
- How the macroeconomy works
- Economic performance and policy
- Financial markets and policies
- The international economy
Continuing Studies
On successful completion of this course, you could progress onto higher education in Business Studies or similar. Alternatively, you may wish to pursue a career within the industry.
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