Economics
Economics touches every aspect of people’s daily lives; you’ll look at the fundamental forces that affect our lives, such as employment, poverty, international trade and prices.
Why study this course
You are intrigued by the following issues:
- Richard Branson owns a Caribbean island whilst thousands of people are homeless in Britain, many sleeping rough in the centre of our major cities
- Qualified nurses who provide lifesaving services earn £23,000 per year, yet top footballers can earn £200,000 per week playing once or twice in a week
- Should people accept jobs that pay less wages than the minimum level of benefits
- What does an aging and slow growing population mean for an economy What will happen if countries such as Greece and Spain are forced to quit the Euro
- Should the UK have left the European Union
You want to gain skills in:
- Research, Analysis and Evaluation Communication
- Working with others to discuss economic issues and solve economic problems
Why Parrs Wood?
Economics touches every aspect of people’s daily lives; you’ll look at the fundamental forces that affect our lives, such as employment, poverty, international trade and prices. Healthy debate over these issues is the norm in Economics and it is this controversy which makes it a lively and fascinating subject, allowing you to make your own judgments and form your own opinions.