We provide high-quality A-level economics notes that cover every aspect of the 9708 syllabus, ensuring you grasp key concepts efficiently and effectively. Whether you’re revising microeconomics, macroeconomics, or government intervention, our comprehensive notes will help you excel in your exams.
Understanding the Assessment Structure: A Level Papers
The A Level assessment builds on the AS level assessment. The A level candidate must have a good understanding of the AS level content. The A level examination consists of two papers, Paper 3, and Paper 4.
Paper 3: A Level Multiple Choice (1 hour 15 minutes, 30 marks)
- Assesses A Level syllabus content, including AS Level knowledge.
- Consists of 30 multiple-choice questions.
- Contributes 17% to the A Level grade.
Paper 4: A Level Data Response and Essays (2 hours, 60 marks)
- Assesses A Level syllabus content, including AS Level knowledge.
- Consists of a data response question and two essay questions.
- Contributes 33% to the A Level grade.
Key Topics Covered in Our Notes
Our A-Level Economics notes comprehensively cover both AS Level and A Level topics, including:
Microeconomics
- Basic Economic Concepts – Scarcity, choice, opportunity cost, and factors of production.
- Market Mechanisms – Demand and supply curves, price elasticity, and consumer/producer surplus.
- Market Structures – Perfect competition, monopoly, and oligopoly.
- Government Intervention – Policies to address market failure, income distribution, and resource allocation.
Macroeconomics
- National Income Statistics – Circular flow of income, economic growth, and sustainability.
- Macroeconomic Indicators – Inflation, unemployment, and monetary policy.
- Government Policies – Fiscal policy, supply-side policies, and financial markets.
These topics form the foundation of the CIE 9708 syllabus, and mastering them is key to excelling in your A-Level Economics exams.
Pathway to your success
To succeed in A Level Economics, practicing with past papers is crucial. These provide insights into exam patterns, question structures, and frequently tested concepts. We offer access to economics past papers, allowing students to test their knowledge and improve their exam techniques. Our notes simplify complex concepts, provide structured explanations, and prepare you for exam success.
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