The study of economics enables students to understand how the material resources of an individual, a community, a country or the world are managed. Edexcel’s GCE Economics specification contributes to that understanding by enabling students to develop an appreciation of economic concepts and theories through a critical consideration of current economic issues, problems and institutions that affect everyday life. Economic theories are covered in the context of real-world issues, keeping the subject firmly rooted in the everyday life experience of students.
Qualification titles covered
Amendment to specification (Advanced GCE)
Important Information concerning the format and requirements for the examination of Unit 5.
Amendment to specification (international)
Specification
Specification (zipped)
Specification Amendments (AS GCE)
Examiners' Report - January 2005
Examiners' Report - January 2006
Examiners' Report - January 2007
Examiners' Report - January 2008
Examiners' Report - June 2005
Examiners' Report - June 2006
Examiners' Report - June 2007
Examiners' Report - June 2008
Mark scheme - June 2008
Unit 3 - Exemplar Mark Scheme
Unit 3 - Exemplar Questions
Unit 3 Web Guide - Contents
Unit 3 Web Guide - Definitions
Unit 3 Web Guide - Definitions List
Unit 3 Web Guide - Examination Tips
Unit 3 Web Guide - Introduction
Unit 3 Web Guide - Overview of the Specification
Unit 3 Web Guide - Sample Script a - Marks and Comments
Unit 3 Web Guide - Sample Script b - Marks and Comments
Unit 3 Web Guide - Supplementary Guidance on Fiscal Policy
Unit 3 Web Guide - The AD/AS Model
Unit 3 Web Guide - The Evaluation Component
Unit 3 Web Guide - Useful Resources
Unit 4 Web Guide - Competition Policy
Unit 4 Web Guide - Contents
Unit 4 Web Guide - Contestibility
Unit 4 Web Guide - Definitions
Unit 4 Web Guide - Definitions List
Unit 4 Web Guide - Further Exemplar Questions
Unit 4 Web Guide - Introduction
Unit 4 Web Guide - Overview
Unit 4 Web Guide - Regulations
Unit 4 Web Guide - Resources
Unit 4 Web Guide - Specimen Question 10
Unit 4 Web Guide - Specimen Question 9
Unit 4 Web Guide - The Evaluation Component
Unit 5 Web Guide - Chart to accompany 'Fiscal brick wall ahead'
Unit 5 Web Guide - Charts to accompany 'Oil boom fails to give lift off'
Unit 5 Web Guide - Costs of economic growth
Unit 5 Web Guide - Development constraints
Unit 5 Web Guide - Development strategies
Unit 5 Web Guide - Exemplar question on Nigerian Economy
Unit 5 Web Guide - Exemplar question re 'Fiscal brick wall ahead'
Unit 5 Web Guide - External Finance Aid IMF and IBRD
Unit 5 Web Guide - External Finance FDI
Unit 5 Web Guide - Factors affecting economic growth
Unit 5 Web Guide - Indicators of Development
Unit 5 Web Guide - 'Oil boom fails to give lift off' Financial Times 30.03.01
Unit 5 Web Guide - Overview of the Guide
Unit 5 Web Guide - Structural Adjustment Policies