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9708 — Economics — AS — Overview

Micro and macro foundations, diagrams and data response, built for the AS papers.

Syllabus code

9708

Level

AS

Main paper

Paper 1 · 60 min

Syllabus structure

29 chapters across 6 units.

  1. Unit 1 · Basic Economic Ideas and Resource AllocationChapters 1–6
  2. Unit 2 · The Price System and the MicroeconomyChapters 7–11
  3. Unit 3 · Government Microeconomic InterventionChapters 12–14
  4. Unit 4 · The MacroeconomyChapters 15–20
  5. Unit 5 · Government Macroeconomic InterventionChapters 21–24
  6. Unit 6 · International Economic IssuesChapters 25–29
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Paper breakdown

  • Paper 1 — multiple choice, 60 minutes.Loading…
  • Other papers — data response and structured essays.Coming soon

Assessment objectives

AO1 — Knowledge and understanding
Recall terms, concepts, theories and formulas accurately.
AO2 — Analysis
Apply what you know to the situation in front of you and follow the chain of reasoning.
AO3 — Evaluation
Weigh the evidence, consider limitations and reach a supported judgement.

Command words

Define
Give the precise meaning of a term.
Explain
Set out purposes or reasons, with clear links between them.
Calculate
Work out a numerical answer, showing your working.
Analyse
Break the issue down and show how the parts connect.
Discuss
Write about the issue from more than one point of view.
Evaluate
Judge how important or successful something is, then conclude.