Economics

The synoptic paper tests your understanding of both micro and macroeconomic theories and concepts. The content you have revised for the first two papers remains the same but now questions...

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Analysis needs to include more than just ‘one thing leads to another thing.’ This answer may be marked as ‘knowledge’ and not ‘analysis’. This short video looks at an example...

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In this 3 minute video we develop simple chains of reasoning to help explain why the production possibility frontier for an economy might shift inwards. We also revise the difference between...

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In this final video of the 2018 Synoptic Short series we just take a look at some of the highly topical issues and themes that offer good scope for testing in...

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Here are some thoughts on constructing an answer to this question: "Evaluate the likely micro and macroeconomic impact of a decision by the UK government to introduce a tax on...

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Here are some examples of great evaluation phrases to use in Economics essays. And we've added two or three great short videos on using excellent evaluation phrases in your economics...

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Here is a short video looking at building a chain of reasoning to this question "Assess the likely micro and macroeconomic impact of technological change in a developed country of...

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Diagrams matter in economics exams! They can really help to achieve strong analysis marks and support your evaluation too especially when you develop a diagram that is relevant to a...

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Here is an example of a chain of analysis on how a fall in trade union membership might affect real wages and employment in the labour market.

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Here is an example of a chain of reasoning on the economic arguments for and against fiscal austerity

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Here is an example of a chain of reasoning on the macroeconomic impact of a fall in world crude oil prices

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Exam boards all say that clear chains of reasoning using connective words and phrases really help students to get better marks for analysis. 

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Here is a key topic revision checklist for all four themes of the Edexcel A Level Economics (A) specification.

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Here is a key topic revision checklist for all four themes of the AQA A Level Economics specification.

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Here are the links to the current specifications and past paper resources for each of the main UK A Level Economics exam boards.

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The entire AQA A Level Economics specification is covered by this superb series of three revision flashcard packs written by Geoff Riley of tutor2u Economics.

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Here is a revision video on shaping an answer to a 25 mark essay question on the possible micro and macro economic effects of increasing VAT in the UK 

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Here is a revision video working through a draft answer to this question: "Evaluate the micro and macro effects of a policy that caps the level of executive pay."

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Here is a revision video looking at some of the micro and macroeconomic effects of a 20% depreciation in sterling and considering potential evaluation arguments.

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Here is a video taking students through a suggested answer to this 25 mark essay question. “For developing countries in particular, economic growth must always be the most important macro policy...

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