Economics

Why study the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Economics?

This course will enable you to:

• Develop an understanding of economic concepts and apply these concepts to real-life situations
• Calculate, interpret and evaluate economic data in order to make reasoned arguments and informed judgements
• Develop an awareness of economic change and its impact on developing and developed economies
• Understand economic issues, problems and possible solutions that affect mixed economies
• Participate effectively in society as citizens, producers and consumers.

Course Description

Economics covers all areas of our daily life from shops and banks to government and trade. It is a lively, interesting subject, which involves a great deal of reading and hard work. The areas covered include:

1. Markets 
2. Market Failure 
3. Economic Development 
4. Business and Finance
5. Taxation and Government Spending
6. Employment and unemployment
7. Inflation
8. International Trade
9. Population

Examinations

There is no core/extended curriculum option/route. All students sit Papers 1 and 2. The examination board is Pearson Edexcel Economics (4EC1) and the grading system is 9-1.

The Future

There are many economics and economics-related degree programs. As a professional economist with the skills and knowledge gained you could find yourself working in almost any field, for example, agriculture, medicine, education, law, energy, and environmental protection. Economics is also a good basis for careers in Management, Accountancy, Insurance, Banking and Government.

KES was founded in 1978 by Mr. Mohamed Jassim Al Saddah and Mrs. Rhoda Elizabeth Muhmood.