Economics
In recent years, successive crises that have kept the subject on the front pages, and perhaps the lure of “bankers’ bonuses”, have made Economics a very fashionable subject both at A level and at university. The Perse is no exception to this trend with numbers at record levels, 48 in 2011. Its popularity, however, results not just from fashion but from its intrinsic qualities: it is a serious, intellectually challenging subject combining logical reasoning with the study of important developments in current affairs in the UK and abroad.
The Economics department aims to produce students who can:
- Develop a sound understanding of economic concepts and theories through a critical consideration of current issues, problems and institutions that affect everyday life.
- Apply economic concepts and theories in a range of contexts and to appreciate their value and limitations in explaining real-world phenomena.
- Analyse, explain and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the market economy and the role of government within it.
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