New GCEs for 2008



GCE Economics (2140)

Economics is now approved and will be shortly available as a printed document.

Summary of benefits

Among the many benefits, this new specification is designed to encourage candidates to:

  • develop an understanding of current economic issues, problems and institutions that affect everyday life
  • apply economic concepts and theories in a range of contexts and appreciate their value and limitations in explaining real world phenomena
  • analyse, explain and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the market economy and the role of government within it.




Key documents


Launch Meetings

Further information