Economics is not ‘just about money’ involving ‘lots of mathematics’. It is a study of human behaviour (a Social Science). The aim of economic study is to improve people’s welfare. Economics is offered as an Advanced Level subject at the Maynard.

In the A Level course, economic theory is applied to ‘real world’ current affairs questions such as:

What is the ‘Credit Crunch’ and how does it affect us?
What is the changing role of women in the world of work?
Should we provide more aid to poor countries?
Should we get rid of the British pound and replace it with the single European currency?
Do supermarkets give value for money or do they exploit the consumer and their suppliers?
What is globalisation and why does it create such controversy?
What is the best way of reducing global warming?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of belonging to the European Union?
How will immigration affect this country?
Should the taxpayer subsidise farmers?

The student of Economics will:

Find current affairs easier to understand and more interesting.
Acquire strong skills of analysis and evaluation, especially when addressing current affairs issues.
Be able to find jobs more quickly and command higher starting salaries than most.
Become familiar with Business English (particularly important for overseas students).

Mr P Pienkowski, Head of Economics