GCSEEconomics - 1985

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Overview

This course is designed to allow students to develop knowledge and understanding of market and non-market solutions to economic problems, and an appreciation of the interdependence and dynamics of economic behaviour.

The course provides a sound basis to progress either directly to employment or to proceed to study for an Advanced qualification.

Specification aims

The aims of this specification are to:

  • Make effective use of relevant terminology, concepts and methods and recognise the strengths and weaknesses of ideas used.
  • Apply knowledge and critical understanding to current issues and problems in a wide range of appropriate contexts.
  • Distinguish between facts and opinions and evaluate quantitative and qualitative data in order to help build arguments and make informed judgements.
  • Appreciate the perspectives of a range of stakeholders in relation to the environment, individuals, society, government and enterprise.
  • Develop key skills of numeracy, literacy, information and communication technology, working with others, improving own learning and performance and problem solving.