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 \n• You will always find the most up-to-date version of this specification on our website at  \n[aqa.org.uk/8136](aqa.org.uk/8136)  \n• We will write to you if there are significant changes to the specification.  \n[4](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8136 for the most up-to-date specification)[ Visit](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8136 for the most up-to-date specification)[ ](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8136 for the most up-to-date specification)[aqa.org.uk/8136](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8136 for the most up-to-date specification)[ for the most up-to-date specification](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8136 for the most up-to-date specification), resources, support and administration  \n1 Introduction  \n1.1 Why choose AQA for GCSE Economics A specification designed for you and your students  \nWhen students understand how markets and economies work, they will develop an economic awareness to benefit them personally and professionally for years to come.  \nWe created our new GCSE with help from teachers, keeping contemporary case studies we know you and your students enjoy, and providing a clear description of new content.  \nA relevant and diverse specification  \nThere are lots of opportunities to talk about today's economic issues in your lessons. 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