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Please check out my quality teaching resources that cover both Business Studies and Economics. I have been a teacher for over 10 years and always aim to produce high quality worksheets, activities and presentations. I have taught both Business Studies and Economics from GCSE to A-Level. Please come back often to see my latest and greatest resources.

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Please check out my quality teaching resources that cover both Business Studies and Economics. I have been a teacher for over 10 years and always aim to produce high quality worksheets, activities and presentations. I have taught both Business Studies and Economics from GCSE to A-Level. Please come back often to see my latest and greatest resources.
Public & Private Goods - Market Failure - Exam Practice & Key Theory - A-Level Economics
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Public & Private Goods - Market Failure - Exam Practice & Key Theory - A-Level Economics

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This lesson looks at public and private goods and how they link to market failure. The lesson includes lots of detailed theory, diagrams, examples and tasks. The lesson covers the following key theory: * Public goods * Quasi public goods * Non-rivalry * Non-excludable Main lesson aim: Students will understand what public goods are and how they can lead to market failure if they are not properly provided. * All Students will understand what public goods are and know a number of relevant examples. * Most Students will understand the difference between pure public goods and quasi-public goods with relevant examples. * Some students will know how to answer 25 mark exam questions on public goods. The lesson starts with a fun quiz on the lesson topic. I have included a great 'Public & Private Goods in the Economy' task. The lesson then looks at a high mark exam question which includes a useful template. The lesson concludes with a nice 'You Say We Pay' game to help cover the key theory. I have also included a student copy of the PPT. This lesson is perfect for A-Level Economics. I have included 2 separate PPT's that could help stretch this topic over two full lessons.
Loss Aversion and Anchoring - Behavioural Economics
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Loss Aversion and Anchoring - Behavioural Economics

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Students will learn about the key concepts and theory behind loss aversion and anchoring and how this relates to behavioural economics. Students will learn key economic examples of each and how it impacts the choices of consumers, firms and governments. Videos, tasks and exam style questions included.
Fiscal Policy Overview Revision Lesson - A3 Worksheets
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Fiscal Policy Overview Revision Lesson - A3 Worksheets

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This lesson helps students complete many tasks linked to fiscal policy. The lesson will help retrieve and re-cap on essential theory and tasks. These include data analysis tasks, key theory tasks, exam style questions and diagram questions. This is the perfect lesson to cover after teaching the fiscal policy.
Improving Cash Flow Forecasts - Improving Finance - Business Studies - GCSE - PPT & Worksheets
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Improving Cash Flow Forecasts - Improving Finance - Business Studies - GCSE - PPT & Worksheets

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A bumper selection of resources to help you teach the ways to improve a businesses cash flow. This lesson follows on really well after you have taught how to calculate cash flow forecasts. The PPT looks at the main strategies a typical business can look to improve it’s cash flow; lower costs or increase revenues. There are many examples to help make this information accessible for students. I have also included a nice lesson starter where students need to look at very seasonal businesses and think about how this may impact a businesses cash flow throughout a year. I have also included a detailed cash flow worksheet that includes finance questions and written questions all based on cash flow. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies.
Price Elasticity of Supply (PES) - Elastic & Inelastic Supply - Theory, Curves & Calculations
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Price Elasticity of Supply (PES) - Elastic & Inelastic Supply - Theory, Curves & Calculations

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A great lesson that helps teach price elasticity of supply. The PPT covers all the main theory of price elasticity of supply. The lesson has many tasks and examples throughout. The lesson also looks at how to calculate PES. The attached worksheet also asks students to work out the price elasticity of supply for numerous businesses. The lesson is perfect for GCSE Economics and would also be suitable for AS Economics.
Business Growth - Takeovers, Mergers & Integration - Growing as a Business - GCSE - PPT & Worksheet
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Business Growth - Takeovers, Mergers & Integration - Growing as a Business - GCSE - PPT & Worksheet

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A good lesson that looks at both internal and external growth and there various pros and cons. The lesson provides theory of both mergers and takeover with relevant examples. The lesson has numerous tasks throughout and provides the perfect introduction to the Growing as a Business topic. I have also included a nice worksheet on the topic. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies and Economics.
Recruitment - Growing as a Business - Internal & External Recruitment - Recruitment Process
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Recruitment - Growing as a Business - Internal & External Recruitment - Recruitment Process

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A bumper lesson covering many topics on recruitment. The lesson includes theory on the ten stages of the recruitment process. It also covers internal and external recruitment. The lesson has a fun aptitude test for students to complete and a detailed worksheet aimed at the topic. A nice lesson looking at the various stages of recruitment. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies and may also be useful for A-Level.
Economic Systems - Planned, Mixed & Free Marked Economies - PPT, Group Task & Worksheet - GCSE & AS
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Economic Systems - Planned, Mixed & Free Marked Economies - PPT, Group Task & Worksheet - GCSE & AS

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A detailed lesson on the three economic systems. The PowerPoint looks at the key theory for the main types of economic systems; planned (controlled), mixed and free market economies. The lesson looks at the main pros and cons for each and provides relevant examples. I have also included great video links to life in both Cuba and North Korea that will help students fully understand life in a planned economy. I have also included a detailed worksheet on the three economic systems. There is also a good group work task, where students need to argue which economy is the best or worse. A great selection of resources that is aimed at GCSE Economic / Business Studies students, but could easily be adapted for A-Level students.
Technological Change & Technical Progress - Invention & Innovation - Economics
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Technological Change & Technical Progress - Invention & Innovation - Economics

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This lesson looks at technological change and how it is impacting firms. The lesson looks at the difference between invention and innovation with relevant examples. The lesson also focuses on synergy demand and how some firms are using this to create huge profits. The lesson then looks at disruptive innovations and barriers to entry. The lesson concludes with some questions to help reflect on the key theory. I have included a teacher and student copy of the PPT. I have also included Economics Pictionary as a nice plenary game - this game includes key words to use and explains the rules. The lesson is perfect for teaching microeconomics at A-Level and could be used for Business Studies.
Calculating MR = MC - Profit Maximistaion - Marginal Cost & Marginal Revenue
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Calculating MR = MC - Profit Maximistaion - Marginal Cost & Marginal Revenue

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This lessons aims to help students fully understand how a firms maximum profits are calculated. The lesson looks at MR = MC and uses various graphs and table questions to help teach a tricky but essential topic. The lesson looks at each of the following key terms with straightforward explanations, examples and questions : * Profit maximization * Marginal revenue * Marginal costs * Theory of the firm * Law of diminishing returns I have also included two key diagram sheets; one covers profit maximisation in perfectly competitive markets and the other covers the long-run equilibrium in perfectly Competitive markets. The lesson concludes with an exam style question and mark scheme. I have included a teacher and a student copy of the PPT. This lesson is perfect for A-Level Economics.
The Economic / Business Cycle & Money Flow - The Money Supply - GCSE Economics - PPT & Worksheet
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The Economic / Business Cycle & Money Flow - The Money Supply - GCSE Economics - PPT & Worksheet

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This lesson looks at the economic (business) cycle and the money flow in the UK. This lesson looks at the role of the Bank of England and then focuses on the four stages of the economic cycle. The lesson looks at the key characteristics of each stage and how it can impact the economy. The lesson then looks at the money flow and how it can impact the basic flow of income and spending for a consumer. The lesson concludes with exam style questions on the topic. A good lesson for GCSE Economics which could also be used for A-Level.
How the Economy Works - Introduction to Macroeconomics - GCSE - First Lesson - PPT & Quiz
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How the Economy Works - Introduction to Macroeconomics - GCSE - First Lesson - PPT & Quiz

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A nice introduction lesson on teaching macroeconomics to GCSE Economic students. The lesson introduces vital economic key terms and basic theory. Below is a breakdown of the lesson objectives: All students will know the main measures of an economy Most students will have an idea of what the UK economy is currently like Some students will know how different factors can effect the UK economy The lesson looks at the basics of the following macroeconomic concepts with definition, examples and valid video links: Inflation Unemployment Economic growth Gross domestic product (GDP) Balance of payments Exchange rates The lesson concludes with a nice multiple choice quiz to test students on the lessons theory. Overall a good lesson that briefly looks at some the of most important topics in macroeconomics. This lesson is perfect for GCSE Economics but could also be used for AS Economics.
Oligopoly - Game Theory & Prisoners’ Dilemma & Oligopolistic Pricing Strategies - A-Level Economics
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Oligopoly - Game Theory & Prisoners’ Dilemma & Oligopolistic Pricing Strategies - A-Level Economics

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This lesson covers some really important theory for oligopolies. The lesson will help students understand how game theory and prisoners’ dilemma impacts an oligopoly and the various pricing strategies that oligopolistic markets may use. The lesson includes various tasks, examples and clear theory and links to various video clips to help consolidate the learning. The first part of the lesson has the following learning objectives: All Students will understand how game theory works and how it impacts oligopolies Most Students will understand how prisoners’ dilemma can cause issues for oligopolies. The second part of the lesson covers the following learning objective: All Students will understand that the various pricing strategies for oligopolies. The lesson concludes with a past paper style question. I have included both a teacher and student copy of the lesson and have included a nice worksheet to work alongside a great video link. This lesson is perfect for A-Level Economics and aims to tackle a tough topic.
Oligopoly - Profit Maximissation for Oligopolies (MR=MC) - Collusion & Cartels - A-Level Economics
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Oligopoly - Profit Maximissation for Oligopolies (MR=MC) - Collusion & Cartels - A-Level Economics

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This lesson on oligopolies helps students understand why profits are maximised when marginal revenue equals marginal costs for collusive oligopolies. The lesson looks at how oligopolies can collude and even create cartels. Below is a breakdown of the lesson objectives: All Students will understand that a firms profits are maximised when MR = MC in a price fixing oligopolistic market. Most Students will understand how to draw profit maximisation for price fixing oligopolistic markets. Some students will understand how to apply this knowledge to a past exam question. The lesson focuses on the following key terms and includes various definitions, examples and tasks related to the following: Oligopoly Cartel Collusion MR = MC The lesson concludes with various tasks and a past paper question. I have also included a fun key word quiz to test students on the various microeconomic keywords. My PPT easily explains the rules and has proved very popular with students. This lesson is perfect for A-Level Economics.
Price Discrimination - First, Second & Third Degree Price Discrimination - A-Level Economics
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Price Discrimination - First, Second & Third Degree Price Discrimination - A-Level Economics

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This lesson helps students understand what price discrimination is and the conditions needed. This lesson offers key theory on the three different types of price discrimination. The lesson has clear theory, diagrams and examples to make sure students fully understand this economic concept. Below is a breakdown of the lessons learning objectives: All Students will understand the three types of price discrimination. Most Students will understand how to draw price discrimination diagrams for both first and third degree price discrimination. Some students will understand how to apply this knowledge to a past exam question. The lesson concludes with various tasks and exam style questions. I have included a teacher and student copy of the presentation and a worksheet that works alongside a great video link. This lesson is perfect for A-Level Economics.
Contestable Markets & Market Concentration - A-Level Economics / Microeconomics - PPT & Tasks
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Contestable Markets & Market Concentration - A-Level Economics / Microeconomics - PPT & Tasks

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A lesson that covers contestable markets and market concentration. This lesson is aimed at A-Level Economic. Below is a breakdown of the lesson objectives: All Students will understand that a how contestable markets impact firms. Most Students will understand what market concentration is. Some students will understand how to apply this knowledge to a past exam question. The lesson includes key theory, gap fill tasks and multiple choice questions. The lesson concludes with a 25 mark exam style question. I have also included a student copy of the PPT. A perfect lesson for A-Level Economics.
Market Failure, Government Intervention & Allocative Efficiency - A-Level Economics / Microeconomics
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Market Failure, Government Intervention & Allocative Efficiency - A-Level Economics / Microeconomics

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A detailed lesson covering the key theory behind market failure. The lesson covers what is market failure, the main causes of market failure and the results of market failure. The lesson also looks at allocative efficiency and how it links to the market failure. The lesson then looks at how governments may try to intervene and fix market failure. I have also included a fun 'You Say We Pay' game to help re-cap on key topics from the lesson and linked lessons. I have also included a nice market failure bingo game to help make the lesson more interactive and fun. I have included a student copy of the lesson to go alongside the main PPT. A perfect lesson for A-Level Economics.
The Labour Market - Monopsony / Monopsonies Key Theory - A-Level Economics - Lesson 4 of 6
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The Labour Market - Monopsony / Monopsonies Key Theory - A-Level Economics - Lesson 4 of 6

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This detailed lesson carries on with the key theory behind the labour market. This lesson cover the key theory behind monopsonies and how they impact the labour market. The lesson includes all the key theory, diagrams and questions. I have also included a student copy of the lesson. I have also included a fun economics pictionary game that helps re-cap on key theory based on A-Level Microeconomics. This is a perfect lesson for A-Level Economics and helps cover a tough topic. Lesson 4 of 6 of the labour market.
The Labour Market - The Marginal Revenue Product & Marginal Physical Product of Labour - 3 of 6
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The Labour Market - The Marginal Revenue Product & Marginal Physical Product of Labour - 3 of 6

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This detailed lesson carries on with the key theory behind the labour market. This lesson looks at how to calculate and show both the marginal revenue product (MRP) and marginal physical product (MPP) of labour on a curve. The lesson includes all the key theory, diagrams and questions. I have also included a student copy of the lesson. I have also included a fun revision game called Keyword Championships - a great way to learn and re-cap on all the keywords for A-Level Economics. This is a perfect lesson for A-Level Economics and helps cover a tough topic. Lesson 3 of 6 of the labour market.