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IGCSE Economics

Aims

The IGCSE in Economics qualification enables students 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.

Content Summary

  1.       Microeconomics and Business Economics
  2.       Macroeconomics and the Global Economy

How is it assessed?

The IGCSE in Economics is assessed by two external written exams, both worth 50% of the total marks

Paper 1: Microeconomics and Business Economics – Examination of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Paper 2: Macroeconomics and the Global Economy – Examination of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Exam Information

The IGCSE Economics external exams only take place in May/June of the academic year. 

All exams will be supervised and taken at an examination centre local to you. 

Palm Global Academy can assist all students/parents in locating an exam centre near to you. Please see the External Exams Policy for more details.

Please note: The IGCSE Economics qualification is part of the additional subjects and incurs an extra fee. Please refer to the fees policy for further information.

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