Economics A Level
Sponsored links
Gain a vision of the wider economic picture - be it in the UK’s political domain or internationally. You’ll cover topics such as understanding markets and how the economy is managed, as well as industrial economics and their effects on labour markets.
| Delivery: |
|
| Category: |
Further Details
Pre-requisites
None
Qualification
‘A’ Level in Economics
Specification
AQA A-Level Economics (2140)
Support and benefits
Flexible terms times
Stepped learning approach
Access to a dedicated tutor and student advisors to guide you through your studies
Access to the ICS online Student Community, allowing you to interact with other students and browse our resource library
A Level Economics Key Topics
Unit 1 - Economics: Markets and Market Failure
The Economic Problem
The Allocation of Resources in Competitive Markets
Production and Efficiency
Market Failure
Government Intervention in the Market
Unit 2 - Economics: The National Economy
The Measurement of Macroeconomic Performance
How the Macroeconomy Works: AD/AS Analysis, the Circular Flow of Income, and Related Concepts
Economic Performance
Macroeconomic Policy
Unit 3 - Economics: Business Economics and the Distribution of Income
The Firm: Objectives, Costs and Revenues
Competitive Markets
Concentrated Markets
The Labour Market
Government Intervention in the Market
Unit 4 - Economics: The National and International Economy
Macroeconomic Indicators
Managing the National Economy
The International Economy
A Level Biology Course Code
H05
Technical Requirements
None
ICS Support Period
18 months
Related CoursesPeople who viewed this course also viewed the following courses:
AS Examinations
Unit 1 – ECON1 Economics: Markets and Market Failure
50% of AS, 25% of A Level
1 hour 15 minutes examination
75 marks
Section A: 25 compulsory objective test items (25 marks)
Section B: Two optional data response questions are set; candidates answer one. (50 marks)
Available January and June
Unit 2 – ECON2 Economics: The National Economy
50% of AS, 25% of A Level
1 hour 15 minutes examination
75 marks
Section A: 25 compulsory objective test items (25 marks)
Section B: Two optional data response questions are set; candidates answer one. (50 marks)
Available January and June
A2 Examinations
Unit 3 – ECON3 Economics: Business Economics and the Distribution of Income
25% of A Level
2 hour examination
80 marks
Section A: Two optional data response questions are set; candidates answer one. (40 marks) One question will always relate to the global context and the other to the European Union context.
Section B: Three optional essay questions are set; candidates answer one. (40 marks)
Available January and June
Unit 4 – ECON4 Economics: The National and International Economy
25% of A Level
2 hour examination
80 marks
Section A: Two optional data response questions are set; candidates answer one. (40 marks) One question will always relate to the global context and the other to the European Union context.
Section B: Three optional essay questions are set; candidates answer one. (40 marks)
Available January and June
Information provided is for information purposes only and no guarantees are made with regards to accuracy. It is advised that all details are checked prior to making a booking. Contents © 1999 - 2012. All rights reserved.
