AQA Economics

How the macroeconomy works is a key area of the AS and A-level specifications. This podcast aims to highlight how students can apply economic concepts and tools to critically analyse real-life examples, and comment on the potential impact on macroeconomic variables.

This podcast includes ideas for developing students’ interest in this topic, by encouraging the application of theory to real-world labour market issues.

An introduction to teaching financial markets and monetary policy. This podcast focuses on: the structure of financial markets and financial assets, the different financial institutions and monetary policy, and the regulation of financial systems.

How to develop students’ understanding of the international economy. This podcast focuses on: globilisation, trade, the balance of payments, exchange rate theory, and economic growth and development.