APT is about to publish two Essential Knowledge Handbooks (one for Theme 1 and one for Theme 2) covering the essential theory required by the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Business Specification – in the level of detail required to maximise students’ grades. They are ideal for independent learning as well as to develop, clarify, consolidate and test student’s knowledge and understanding of…
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Supernormal Profits – https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45975321 Edexcel spec reference 3.3.4 Normal profits, supernormal profits and losses AQA spec reference 4.1.4.7 Profit OCR spec reference P11 Explain what is meant by supernormal (abnormal) profit, normal profit and loss
Read more…Coming soon by Claire Baker of APT Initiatives – The Essential Knowledge Handbook Covering the essential theory required by the Theme 1 Specification – in the level of detail required to maximise students’ grades. Ideal for independent learning as well as to develop, clarify, consolidate and test student’s knowledge and understanding of topics covered in class.…
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A great article for discussion around ‘pattern of trade’… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45947284 Edexcel spec reference 4.1.3 a) Factors influencing the pattern of trade between countries and changes in trade flows between countries AQA spec reference 4.2.6.2 The reasons for changes in the pattern of trade between the UK and the rest of the world OCR spec…
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Paradise lost: Tourist spots in danger of being loved to death – https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/paradise-lost-tourist-spots-in-danger-of-being-loved-to-death Edexcel spec reference 1.3.1 b) Types of market failure – externalities AQA spec reference 4.1.8.4 Positive and negative externalities in consumption and production OCR spec reference P14 externalities
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Useful link relating for AL Economics students relating to Aggregate Demand/Economic Growth – https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/trade-war-govt-sees-space-for-indian-exporters-in-us/articleshow/66309272.cms See below where to find the relevant section within the specification: Edexcel spec reference 2.5.1 c) The importance of international trade for (export-led)…
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One for discussion around ‘protectionism’ – https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/reliance-industries-halts-iranian-oil-imports-ahead-of-us-sanctions/articleshow/66269831.cms See below where to find the section within the specification for AL Economics:- Edexcel spec reference 4.3.3 b) Interventionist strategies: protectionism AQA spec…
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Test your Students at Regular Intervals with APT’s 540 Multiple Choice Questions on the Entire AQA A Level Economics Specification and 440 Multiple Choice Questions (240 + 200) on the AS Specification We will also be producing a bank of Multiple Choice Questions specific to the OCR specification this term APT’s Multiple Choice Questions enable you to test your students at the end…
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A good article relating to the Human Development Index (HDI) – https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/singaporeans-life-expectancy-to-reach-854-years-in-2040-third-highest-in-the-world See below where to find it in the specification: Edexcel spec reference 4.3.1 a) The three dimensions of the Human Development Index (HDI) (education, health and living standards) and how they…
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A useful news article for discussion around Aggregate Demand and Consumption for A Level Economics Students – https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/2168184/china-wants-its-middle-class-spend-big-they-have-bills-pay See below where to find the relevant section in the specification:- Edexcel spec reference 2.2.2 Consumption AQA spec reference 4.2.2.3 The determinants of…
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