Academic Departments - Economics

Economics as a subject develops high skills of analysis and interpretation of data, and requires the application of theory to the basic functioning of our economy. Among the topics explored are: how we make and spend money, what affects the price we pay for goods, the role and function of the government and how economic success is measured.

The three units studied for AS are: The Market System, Market Failure and Government Intervention and The National and International Economy.

At A2 the focus changes to Economics in a European Context, Economics of Work and Leisure and Economics of Development. The international aspects of this subject make it ideal for students wishing to combine it languages with a view to a career in Europe or elsewhere.

Economics may be studied at university and is often combined with Politics, Law, Social Sciences and Mathematics, subsequently developing careers in Business, Accountancy, Management and Finance.

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