A Level Course in Economics (AS/A2)

Course Synopsis

This is a full A Level course in Economics. On completion of your two part course you will cover:

• Markets
• Managing the Economy
• Industrial Economics
• Labour Markets
• UK in the Global Market Place

Course Content

Unit 1: Markets - how they work

The nature of economics
Specialisation and trade
Resource allocation in different markets
Supply and demand
Elasticities and price determination
Applications of supply and demand analysis
Government intervention in markets

Unit 2: Markets - why they fail

Causes of market failure
Public, merit and demerit goods
Remedies for market failure
Government failure

Unit 3: Managing the economy

Indicators of economic performance
Economic growth
Aggregate demand and supply
The equilibrium level of real output
Macroeconomic policy objectives
Policy objectives and policies

Unit 4: Industrial economics

The birth and growth of firms
Motives of firms and efficiency
Comparisons of market structures
Market behaviour
Competition policy and regulation of privatised industries

Unit 5A: Labour markets

Supply and demand for labour
Wage determination and wage differentials
Labour market failure
Government intervention in labour markets
Changes in labour markets
Income and wealth distribution and poverty

Unit 5B: Economic development

Indicators of development
Causes of economic growth in developing countries
Costs and benefits of economic growth
Constraints on economic growth
Development strategies
Sources of external finance

Unit 6: The UK in the global economy

Globalisation
Trade liberalisation and protectionism
The balance of payments and exchange rates
International competitiveness
The European Union
Public expenditure and taxation
Assessment of policy instruments
Unemployment and inflation

Entry Requirements

Basic English reading and writing skills, as full tutor support is given.

Study Hours

Variable by student commitment

Qualification

AS/A2 - A level in Economics. Both AS and A2 level courses and examinations must be successfully completed to gain a full A level.

Specification: Edexcel (AS) 8121 and Edexcel (A2) 9121

What's Included

Postage and packing, unlimited full tutor support. Students are required to arrange and pay for examinations. Details of examination dates and examination enrolment deadlines are included in the 'Student Welcome Pack'.

Additional Information

Book List

You will need to obtain the following book for this course:

• Grant S J, Stanlake's Introductory Economics (Longman)

Please note the difference:
The purchasing of books applies to some A Level courses only. (All books and materials are supplied with all Diploma Courses that are listed on this site - See below).

Course Fee

£295.00

Further Information

Please note that this course is in paper/file format only.

TO ORDER THIS A LEVEL COURSE

Please print off the enrolment form here:

ENROLMENT FORM

Simply send the form it in to us with a cheque or postal order to the College address.

Alternatively you can call the College for an order form or prospectus to be sent to you through the post.

Further course details and fees can be found here

Important Note:

Please ensure a clear distinction is made between all Diploma Courses and all A Level Course descriptions/course contents. This A Level course description on this page is different from all of the other Diploma Course descriptions listed on this website.

The purchasing of books applies to some A Level courses only.

(All books and materials are supplied with all Diploma Courses that are listed on this site) There are no additional materials to buy or any further costs with Diploma Courses.

Diploma Courses are not the same as A Level Courses. All Diploma Courses are supplied to you in hard back form and sent to you through the post. All A Level courses are ONLINE ONLY. A Level course work is supplied to you online.

This A Level Course is available through our partner college in Distance Learning. As soon as your application and fee has been received you will receive a confirmation email from your student advisor welcoming you with details of your tutor, course details and how to begin your studies etc.



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