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The document outlines the structure and content of an A-Level Economics course. The course is split between microeconomics and macroeconomics topics, with 3 equally-weighted exam papers at A-Level and 2 equally-weighted papers at AS-Level. At A-Level, students will cover production, costs, markets, labor, income distribution, monetary policy, fiscal policy, and the international economy. The course content has been updated to reflect current economic conditions, and exam questions have been designed for 17-18 year olds. Throughout the papers, students are given a choice of questions to answer.

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Introduction To The Course

The document outlines the structure and content of an A-Level Economics course. The course is split between microeconomics and macroeconomics topics, with 3 equally-weighted exam papers at A-Level and 2 equally-weighted papers at AS-Level. At A-Level, students will cover production, costs, markets, labor, income distribution, monetary policy, fiscal policy, and the international economy. The course content has been updated to reflect current economic conditions, and exam questions have been designed for 17-18 year olds. Throughout the papers, students are given a choice of questions to answer.

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INTRODUCTION

TO THE COURSE

8 SEPT 2015

A-LEVEL ECONOMICS

A- Level Course Structure


The AS and A-Level course is split
between Micro and Macro
economic topics

For the A-Level there are 3


separate exam papers equally
weighted 33.3%

For the AS-Level there are 2


separate papers equally weighted
50%
A-LEVEL ECONOMICS

Paper 3
33%

Paper 1
33%

Paper 2
33%

The economics course has been


improved to bring the subject
content up to date with the current
economic environment
The exam questions have been
redesigned specifically for 17/18
year olds

Throughout the papers students


are given a choice of questions

A-Level Section Content: Microeconomics


1. Economic methodology and the
economic problem
2. Price determination in a
competitive market

Paper 1
33%

Paper 3
33%

5. The market mechanism,


market failure and government
intervention in markets
6. Individual economic decision
making

3. Production, costs and revenue

4. Perfect competition, imperfectly


competitive markets and
monopoly

Paper 2
33%

Note: For the AS exam papers students are tested on topics 1 to 5


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7. The labour market


8. The distribution of income and
wealth: poverty and inequality

A-Level Section Content: Macroeconomics

4. Financial markets and


monetary policy

1. The measurement of
macroeconomic performance
2. How the macroeconomy works
: the circular flow of income,
AD/AS analysis, and related
concepts
3. Economic performance

Paper 3
33%

Paper 1
33%

5. Fiscal policy and supply-side


policies
6. The international economy

Paper 2
33%

Note: For the AS exam paper students are tested on topics 1 to 3 and Macroeconomic policies

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AS Level Exam Papers

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A Level Exam Papers

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Key Points
Students are expected to have knowledge of economic
trends and developments over the past 15 years

Whilst taught separately your knowledge of both micro


and macroeconomics will be useful for all exam papers

Students are encouraged to evaluate the theory and the


views of prominent economists

A-LEVEL ECONOMICS

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