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Overview

This specification gives a strong grounding in economics, both in two mandatory AS units and at A2, through the updated applied options in micro economics, and a new macro economic unit focussing on the global economy.

Benefits to you and your learners of teaching this qualification

• Draws on the strengths of the previous specification, with concise AS units and a choice of familiar applied options in micro economics at A2.
• New macro economic focus on the global economy at A2, including popular pre-release stimulus material to provide an appropriate context.
• Cuts the assessment burden on students with the number of units reduced to four (two at AS, two at A2).
• Simple, straightforward assessment, with no coursework.
• Final assessment in both AS papers is a one and a half hour exam. Final assessment in both A2 papers is a two hour exam.
• This specification is excellent preparation for those students intending to pursue economics at degree level, or for anyone considering a career with an economic angle.

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