the chase sixth form prospectus - The Chase Technology College

60% Coursework Economics (AQA)“The entire world economy rests on the consumer; if he ever stopsspending money he doesn’t have on things he doesn’t need - we’redone for.”(Bill Bonner, Editor of The Daily Reckoning)In Economics, you will look at the fundamental forces whichaffect our lives, such as employment, prices, international trade,poverty and how people behave and interact with each other,including consumers, manufacturers and the government.At AS Level, you will study two units covering Markets andMarket Failure and the National Economy. Candidates goingon to take the full Advanced GCE qualification take a furthertwo units including Business Economics and the Distribution ofIncome and the National and International Economy.The relationship between each of the forces ensures livelyand interesting debate. Studying Economics allows you theopportunity to make your own judgements and form your ownopinions.