Economics at Rishworth
Economics is studied to A Level in 2 years. Two modules are
studied in year 12.
1. The Economics of the market ( Demand, Supply and Price),
market failure and government policy (including problems such as pollution and
congestion)
2. The National and International Economy (including problems
such as inflation and unemployment, and policies to address them)
Passes in these modules give an AS grade.
Two further modules are studied in the second year.
3. Transport Economics
4. The Global Economy (including an in-depth study of UK, EU and
global trends)
Passes in these modules, together with AS grades give an A2
grade.
Module examinations at AS Level take the form of compulsory case
study questions requiring short and longer answers. Module examinations at A2
follow a similar pattern but have an emphasis on longer answers that involve
evaluation and assessment. The final module features pre-released stimulus
material.
Outside the Classroom
Students are encouraged to read a broadsheet newspaper and to use the Internet to access up to date information and articles on economic affairs.
Sixth form students normally attend a conference each year, featuring influential politicians, economists and journalists, and a chief examiner.
Students of Economics in recent years have gone on to study Economics, Law, History and Business-related degrees at university.
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