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Unit 2: Economics in Action (Macro Economics): This unit
introduces the key measures of economic performance and
the main objectives and instruments of economic policy. KEY INFORMATION
Students will be able to understand which government
policies may be seen as appropriate ways of managing an Level: Advanced and AS Level
economy, predict the possible impact of such policies, argue
for different approaches and identify criteria for success.
Examining Board: WJEC

Year 13 - A2 Subject Leader:
Mrs K. Parfitt-Ley
Unit 3: Exploring Economic Behaviour (Business
Economics): This unit develops the content of Unit 1 and
examines how competition between firms is affected by the Entry Requirements: General
number and size of firms in a market. At the end of this Sixth Form entry requirements
unit, students should be able to analyse the pricing and & C or equivalent grade in Maths
output decisions of firms in different markets. They should
also be capable of making an appraisal of government
intervention aimed at promoting competitive markets. AS Level Modules:
Unit 1: Introduction to Economics
Unit 4: Evaluating Economic Policies (Macro Economics): (Micro Economics)
Students will need to understand and evaluate the different
economic policies used by government.
Unit 2: Economics
Assessment: AS A2 in Action (Macro Economics)
Paper 1 - (15%) Paper 3—(30%) A2 Level Modules:
Unit 3: Exploring Economic
Paper 2 - (25%) Paper 4—(30%)
Behaviour
Both at end of Year 12 Both at end of Year 13 (Business Economics)

Unit 4: Evaluating Economic Policies
(Macro Economics)

Assesment Method: 100%
Examination

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