A Level Economics

With this A Level Economics course, you’ll study syllabus A and develop your knowledge and understanding of key economic concepts and models, and how to apply this knowledge. You’ll learn more about how markets work, measures of economic performance, business growth, and international economics such as emerging and developing economies. Depending on the degree and career you want to pursue, we recommend studying the following A Level courses alongside this subject: A Level Business Studies, A Level Maths, and A Level Accounting.

Degrees this subject could lead to

This course is ideal for anyone thinking of studying a degree in business, finance, economics, and politics.

Future career options

You’ll gain valuable knowledge and skills during your studies that will come in useful for future careers in:

• Business management
• Accounting and finance
• Journalism
• Economics
• Education

A Level economics via distance learning

This A Level Economics course is exactly the same as an A Level you would study at school or college, meaning you will take the same exams and get the same qualification. The only difference is that our courses are designed to be studied from home at your own pace, and you will receive full tutor support via email.

Course Content

Edexcel Qualification Code: 9ECO

This course covers syllabus A

Theme 1 Markets and market failure

• The economic problem
• The allocation of resources in competitive markets
• Production and efficiency
• Market failure
• Government intervention in the market

Theme 2 The UK economy – performance and policies

• Measuring macroeconomic performance
• Aggregate demand
• Aggregate supply
• National income
• Economic growth
• Macroeconomic objectives and policy

Theme 3 Business behaviour and the labour market

• The firm: objectives, costs, and revenues
• Competitive markets
• Marketing strategies
• Concentrated markets
• The labour market
• Government intervention in the market

Theme 4 A global perspective

• International economics
• Poverty and inequality
• Emerging and developing economies
• The financial sector
• Role of the state in the macroeconomy