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It also supports teacher specialisms.  \n Thinking like an economist – students use economic models to help them understand the complexities of the world around them, and use data to help them explore markets and economies and how governments try and influence both. Students are introduced to different perspectives, aspects of economic history and develop an understanding of economic issues.  \n Reflects developments in economics – the new specification content includes the financial sector and an introduction to behavioural economics, engaging students in current issues in economics.  \n Reflects today’s global world – in the second year of study, students develop an understanding of current global issues that impact on the economy, preparing them for their next steps in today’s global world.  \n Develops transferable skills for progression to higher education – students will develop a multitude of skills, including numeracy, communication and critical thinking in order to make a smooth transition to the next level of study.  \n3  \nYour at-a-glance guide to AS and A level Economics A  \nA Level AS  \nTheme 1  \nIntroduction to markets and market failure  \n1.1 Nature of economics  \n1.2 How markets work  \n1.3 Market failure  \n1.4 Government intervention  \nTheme 2  \nThe UK economy – performance and policies  \n2.1 Measures of economic performance  \n2.2 Aggregate demand  \n2.3 Aggregate supply  \n2.4 National income  \n2.5 Economic growth  \n2.6 Macroeconomic objectives and policy  \nTheme 1  \nIntroduction to markets and market failure  \n1.1 Nature of economics  \n1.2 How markets work  \n1.3 Market failure  \n1.4 Government intervention  \nTheme 2  \nThe UK economy – performance and policies  \n2.1 Measures of economic performance  \n2.2 Aggregate demand  \n2.3 Aggregate supply  \n2.4 National income  \n2.5 Economic growth  \n2.6 Macroeconomic objectives and policy  \nThe content for Theme 1 and Theme 2 is the same for the AS and A level qualifications so even though they are separate qualifications you can co-teach them.  \nTheme 3  \nBusiness behaviour and the labour market  \n3.1 Business growth  \n3.2 Business objectives  \n3.3 Revenues, costs and profit  \n3.4 Market structures  \n3.5 Labour market  \n3.6 Government intervention  \nTheme 4  \nA global perspective  \n4.","cbCaitt4PeoYk4Y8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitt4PeoYk4Y8","pdf",736505,"English","# Overview of new AS and A level Economics A\n## Key design principles and skills\n# At-a-glance guide to themes and content\n## Theme 1: Introduction to markets and market failure\n## Theme 2: The UK economy – performance and policies\n## Theme 3: Business behaviour and the labour market\n## Theme 4: A global perspective\n# Assessment overview (papers and question types)\n## Paper 1: Markets and business behaviour / Introduction to markets and market failure\n## Paper 2: The national and global economy / The UK economy–performance and policies\n## Paper 3: Microeconomics and macroeconomics\n# AS and A level key points","[{\"question\":\"What is the structure of the new Edexcel AS and A level Economics A qualifications first taught in 2015?\",\"answer\":\"The guide describes four themes assessed through three externally examined papers. 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