The Economics course at Bishops is an exciting and varied course that introduces pupils to all aspects of economics. Although the course is centred around and focuses on microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, we have adopted a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of economics.  This multi-disciplinary approach allows you to gain a better understanding of economics, commerce and the workings of the economy.  Issues and problems are seen within a broader context. Our economics course thus incorporates other academic disciplines, including:

• Business Economics.
• Management Sciences.
• Commercial Law.
• Political Science.
• Industrial Psychology.
• Geography.
• Economic History.
• Business Computing and Information Systems.
• Accounting.

Although it is essentially theoretical in nature, our course is skills based and teaches pupils the following:

Academic Skills.
Pupils are encouraged to develop academic skills which include the ability to:

• think logically and solve problems.
• think critically and analytically.
• formulate arguments and reason logically.
• work with numbers.
• read and interpret graphs, tables and statistics.
• read with understanding.
• communicate effectively.
• remember information.

Life Skills
Pupils are encouraged to develop life-skills, which include the ability to:

• build relationships through the use of group work.
• work independently and as part of a team.
• be creative and original.
• lead others.
• take care of one's personal finances.
• read the newspaper with understanding.
• watch the news of TV with understanding.
• plan for the future.
• identify and be sensitive to the needs of others.
• create their own employment.