1. Probably the most relevant subject in the world!

2. The falling pound Banking Crisis Rising Unemployment Falling Interest Rates Globalisation Good for borrowers, not for savers!

3. AS1: Markets and Prices AS2: The National Economy AS1: 1 hour 30 minutes examination (data response and structured essay) AS2 : 1 hour 30 minutes examination (data response and structured essay)

4. A2 1: Business Economics The Global Economy 2 hour examination (unseen case study and essay)

7. Market dominance Contestable Markets Competitive markets Regulation failure

8. Is now the time to join the Euro? Is fair trade just a fad? What isnt Made in China? Does foreign aid work?

9. Economics is a unique subject, but often can be studied with the following subjects Maths Politics and/or History Geography Business Studies At least a grade B in Maths and English is required at GCSE

10. Effectively any career in finance, business, accountancy, stock markets, human resources, management, as well as actually working as an economist Many university courses will contain at least one unit in economics – get a head start on the rest by studying it at A level!

12. Talk to Mr. Grant in room H3 www.whystudyeconomics.ac.uk www.ccea.org.uk/economics www.tutor2u.net Thank you very much for your attention!