Macroeconomics

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Macroeconomics

Macroeconomics is the branch of economics that looks at the performance and behaviour of an economy as a whole, rather than as individual people, markets or businesses.

In the News Teaching Activity – What is the state of the UK’s economy? (Apr 2026)

30th April 2026
Tim Harford - Understand The Economy (BBC Radio)

10th February 2023
Edexcel A-Level Economics A PowerPoint Activities Theme 4

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Edexcel A-Level Economics A PowerPoint Activities Theme 2

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AQA A-Level Economics PowerPoint Activities - Macroeconomics (4.2.1 - 4.2.3)

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AQA A-Level Economics PowerPoint Activities - Macroeconomics (4.2.4 - 4.2.6)

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Drawing Developed Diagrams for A* Grades - Economics Revision

11th December 2024
IB Economics - The Circular Flow of Income Model

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In the News Teaching Activity – a new government but how much will this affect economic policy? (July 2024)

8th July 2024
AQA A-Level Economics - Year 12 Macro Knowledge Organisers

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Edexcel (A) Theme 4 Knowledge Organiser Pack 1

25th March 2024
Free Teacher PowerPoints for A-Level Economics Teachers

16th February 2024
In the News Teaching Activity - Institute of Fiscal Studies on economic challenges facing the next government (Feb 2024)

1st February 2024
Edexcel A-Level Economics - Theme 2 Knowledge Organiser Pack 2

18th January 2024
Ten Key UK Macro Topics for 2024 A-Level Economics Exams

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Edexcel A-Level Economics - Theme 2 Knowledge Organiser

4th December 2023
Resource and Events Update for Teachers and Students

21st November 2023
Super Villains: Macroeconomic Policies Teaching Activity

Teaching Activities
2.1 Macroeconomic Objectives and Indicators (Edexcel A-Level Economics Teaching PowerPoint)

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Launch of The Rest is Money

25th August 2023
Free Editable Teacher PowerPoints for Economics

22nd August 2023
4.2.1.2 Macroeconomic Indicators (AQA A-Level Economics Teaching PowerPoint)

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10 Top Reads in Economics - Summer 2023

23rd May 2023
What is the Output Gap?

Study Notes
New live A-Level Economics revision sessions

1st May 2023
Economics of the Phillips Curve

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Easter A Level Economics Live Revision - All Done!

15th April 2023
Update on the UK Economy

14th April 2023
Easter Economics Revision Sessions on the tutor2u You Tube Channel

7th April 2023
60 Second Shorts on Key Economic Concepts

4th April 2023
Live Revision Sessions for A-Level and IB Economics

3rd April 2023
Revision Special - What 3 Words for Great Evaluation!

27th March 2023
Update on the UK Economy for Students Taking A Level Economics in 2023

25th March 2023
Spring 2023 Economics Revision Livestreams are launched

19th January 2023
Economic Cycles - Economic Booms

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Understand The Economy with Tim Harford

3rd November 2022
Update on the UK Economy - October 2022

24th October 2022
Retrieval Activity - Macroeconomic Indicators

20th September 2022
Free Online Induction Courses for new Year 12 Economists

30th August 2022
Quizlet Retrieval Quizzes for A Level Macroeconomics

19th July 2022
UK Economy in Focus - Stagflation

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2022 Exams - EdExcel Five and Eight Mark Questions

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2022 Exams: Commonly Confused Terms

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Macroeconomic Objectives (Revision Quizlet Activity)

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Revision Blast (Year 12 Economics) - Macroeconomics

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Macro Revision: Real Gross Domestic Product

Topic Videos
Explaining how Macroeconomic Performance can be Measured

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Macro Revision: AD AS and the Economic Cycle

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AS Macro Key Term Glossary (2015 Edition)

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UK Economy in 2015 - Exam Revision Webinar

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Macroeconomics Abbreviations

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A Level Macroeconomics Revision Presentations

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Introduction to Macroeconomic Objectives

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The Circular Flow Model

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Circular Flow of Income | Match Up Activity

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Macroeconomic Objectives (2020 Update)

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Components of Aggregate Demand

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Measuring Economic Success

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Economic Systems

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COVID-19: the economic policy response [Year 13 Enrichment Task]

1st June 2020
Introduction to Macroeconomics [Head Start in A-Level Economics)

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Measuring Economic Performance (Quizlet Activity)

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How to Get a Top Grade in A Level Economics - 12 Top Teacher Tips for Success

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2020 Macro Economics Mock Playlist (Macro Objectives, AD-AS and National Income)

8th December 2019
UK Economy Update (December 2019)

Topic Videos
The state of the UK economy (Oct 2019) - an 'Elevator Quiz' activity

22nd October 2019
Circular Flow of Income and Spending (Introduction to Macro)

Topic Videos
Great Applied Macro Examples for your Exams in 2019

Topic Videos
Key Macro Diagrams for Economics Papers

Topic Videos
GCSE Economics - 100 multi-choice revision questions

Quizzes & Activities
Confusing pairs of key phrases in A Level Economics - have a go at our 'Test Yourself' Activities

15th April 2019
Confusing pairs of key phrases in A Level Economics - have a go at our 'Test Yourself' Activities

Quizzes & Activities
Understanding the Circular Flow of Income and Spending

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Macroeconomics - 'Test Yourself' activity looking at frequently misused key phrases

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Macroeconomics Definitions - 'Clear the Deck' Activities

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Macroeconomics Definitions- 'The Question Before' Revision Activity

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Macroeconomics Definitions - 'Usual Suspects' Revision Activity

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Macroeconomics Definitions - 'Keepy-Uppy' Revision Activity

Quizzes & Activities
To what extent should full-employment be the main macro policy objective?

Study Notes
The UK Economy in 2018 - Essential Exam Update

Topic Videos
Edexcel Theme 2 Macro Knowledge Book - Measures of Economic Performance

Quizzes & Activities
International Macro General Knowledge (Quizlet Revision Activity)

Quizzes & Activities
State of the UK Economy (May 2018)

Study Notes
Demand and Supply-Side Economic Shocks

Study Notes
World Cup Debate activity - analytical/evaluative classroom activity

19th June 2018
Preparing for Paper 2 Macroeconomics (June 2018)

10th June 2018
Test 20: A Level Economics: MCQ Revision on Macroeconomics

Practice Exam Questions
UK Economy Data Chart Quiz (2018)

Topic Videos
Test 2: A Level Economics: MCQ Revision on Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply

Practice Exam Questions
Chart Analysis - 'Four Corners' Activity

29th March 2018
Introductory Macro (Quizlet Activity)

Quizzes & Activities
Levels and Rates of Change - Interpreting Macro Data

Practice Exam Questions
What is Macroeconomics?

Study Notes
Dashboard on the UK Economy

11th September 2017
While you were away! Quick quiz on events over the summer to test returning students

6th September 2017
20 Multi-Choice questions on any topic - a quick test before Paper 3

16th June 2017
20 Multi-Choice Questions on any topic - revision for Paper 3

Quizzes & Activities
The Economics of Pocket Money and the Gender Gap

9th June 2016
State of the UK Economy in 2016

15th April 2016
The Current Account and our Imperial Legacy

11th April 2016
An Excellent Podcast for A2 Economics Students! Count the Economic Concepts

14th March 2016
Which country has the biggest economy?

15th October 2014
Final preparations for Unit 4 macro

17th June 2015

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