A small selection of topics taught are included in the image above.

Mr Leek's personal favourites are learning about China, ethical issues, poverty and inequality, the role of the central bank, controlling multinationals, elasticity of demand, hyperinflation and globalisation.

You don’t need to have studied Economics before – you will be introduced to all the core content. It is fresh and brand new for most students.

You might progress to a career in banking, commerce, actuary, research, international trade specialist, political risk analyst, financial analysis, investment advise, journalism, project management or general management. (It sounds quite cool to say you work as an economist!)

Typical employers in the field are banks, consultancies, insurance firms, accountants, the Government, news outlets, large multinational companies, publishers and Universities.

You are assessed through 3 exams at the end of year 13

There is a whole host of apprenticeships, degrees and exciting careers in the economics field, ranging from a data analyst to a journalist.

Use the resources here to ignite an interest in these careers and begin researching the options before you.

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Subject email: dleek@sixth.trinitymat.org

Be critical - in Economics it's OK to disagree with what's published.