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Economics is a small department at Rishworth as the subject is only taught in
the Sixth Form, where it is popular with students pursuing a wide variety of
other A Level subjects. Economics is a fascinating subject that deals with the
real world in which we all live, seeking to explain how we make the difficult
choices we face every day - 'we' being individuals, firms and governments. As
well as examining the theoretical background of the subject and its practical
application to problems such as conserving the environment, the future for road
users, the impact of the rapidly growing Chinese economy and the case for
joining the Euro, we also keep a close 'eye' on the news and on current affairs
so that our knowledge of Economics is always up to date. Accordingly , there is
much emphasis in the classroom on discussion of current economic developments.
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Economics at Rishworth
Economics is studied to A Level in 2 years. Three modules are studied in Year
12.
- The Economics of the market ( Demand, Supply and Price), Market failure
and government policy (including problems such as pollution and congestion
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The National and International Economy including problems
such as inflation and unemployment and the policies to address them.
Passes in these modules give an AS grade.
Two further modules are studied in the second year.
- Transport Economics.
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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 as well as following careers
in business
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