Notes, slides and activities. This lesson (approx. two lessons) focuses upon the impacts of economic growth - benefits and growth. Students use a photo activity as clues to find out the impacts. In addition, an excellent TEDTalk activity helps to evaluate GDP further. The notes for this topic are essentially, as it brings together lots of different parts of the specification in a clear and organised way. Slides are engaging, colourful and construct diagrams using a step-by-step method, so that concepts are more accessible for students. Teacher written notes are specific to Edexcel and expand upon the content in the slides. Resources use contemporary, real-life examples to bring the theory to life. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION © All credits and copyright information can either be found beneath the photo/URL itself or on the last slide of the PowerPoint. All content (unless otherwise stated) is copyright © Michael Wilson (Teachonomics Ltd.) - including notes, worksheets and the occasions when mark schemes and exemplar answers have been used.

This sequence of lessons (roughly two) focuses upon bilateral trade agreements, using lots of contemporary examples like US-UK and EU-Canada. In addition, terms of trade is also included in this package of two smaller topics. Resources included are: Clear, colourful and engaging PowerPoint which links to the worksheets. Worksheets that match-up with the slides and clearly link to the specification. Edexcel-specific set of notes for the student (and teacher!). All resources are an original creation, detailed and very thorough. These lessons focus specifically upon Edexcel A Economics, but the fundamental premise could be applied to any exam board. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION © All credits and copyright information can either be found beneath the photo/URL itself or on the last slide of the PowerPoint. All content (unless otherwise stated) is copyright © Michael Wilson (Teachonomics Ltd.) - including notes, worksheets and the occasions when mark schemes and exemplar answers have been used.

This sequence of lessons (roughly two or three) focuses upon the different types of government spending (public expenditure) including capital, current and transfer spending. The resources then cover national debt, including debt as a percentage of GDP. Included is an excellent article on austerity - this brilliant resource provides both the benefits and drawbacks of reducing the national debt. Resources included are: Clear, colourful and engaging PowerPoint which links to the worksheets. Worksheets that match-up with the slides and clearly link to the specification. Edexcel-specific set of notes for the student (and teacher!). All resources are an original creation, detailed and very thorough. These lessons focus specifically upon Edexcel A Economics, but the fundamental premise could be applied to any exam board. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION © All credits and copyright information can either be found beneath the photo/URL itself or on the last slide of the PowerPoint. All content (unless otherwise stated) is copyright © Michael Wilson (Teachonomics Ltd.) - including notes, worksheets and the occasions when mark schemes and exemplar answers have been used.

Notes, slides and activities. This lesson (approx. two lessons) focuses upon the limitations of GDP when comparing two different economies, which brings about a need for PPP (purchasing power parity). Students are taught to calculate PPP and PPP per capita. Also included is an excellent article regarding the future of economic growth and global superpowers in 2050. In addition, this set of lessons covers the small topic ‘trade (business) cycle’. Slides are engaging, colourful and construct diagrams using a step-by-step method, so that concepts are more accessible for students. Teacher written notes are specific to Edexcel and expand upon the content in the slides. Resources use contemporary, real-life examples to bring the theory to life. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION © All credits and copyright information can either be found beneath the photo/URL itself or on the last slide of the PowerPoint. All content (unless otherwise stated) is copyright © Michael Wilson (Teachonomics Ltd.) - including notes, worksheets and the occasions when mark schemes and exemplar answers have been used.

This sequence of lessons (roughly two or three) focuses upon different types of tax systems: progressive, regressive and proportional. The resources move onto discussing the Laffer Curve as a means of evaluation. Resources included are: Clear, colourful and engaging PowerPoint which links to the worksheets. Worksheets that match-up with the slides and clearly link to the specification. Edexcel-specific set of notes for the student (and teacher!). All resources are an original creation, detailed and very thorough. These lessons focus specifically upon Edexcel A Economics, but the fundamental premise could be applied to any exam board. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION © All credits and copyright information can either be found beneath the photo/URL itself or on the last slide of the PowerPoint. All content (unless otherwise stated) is copyright © Michael Wilson (Teachonomics Ltd.) - including notes, worksheets and the occasions when mark schemes and exemplar answers have been used.

This sequence of lessons (roughly two) focuses upon tradable pollution permits and draws upon the EU’s real attempts to reduce pollution using this method. Included is also an excellent link to a video explaining the concept clearly. Resources included are: Clear, colourful and engaging PowerPoint which links to the worksheets. Worksheets that match-up with the slides and clearly link to the specification. Edexcel-specific set of notes for the student (and teacher!). All resources are an original creation, detailed and very thorough. These lessons focus specifically upon Edexcel A Economics, but the fundamental premise could be applied to any exam board. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION © All credits and copyright information can either be found beneath the photo/URL itself or on the last slide of the PowerPoint. All content (unless otherwise stated) is copyright © Michael Wilson (Teachonomics Ltd.) - including notes, worksheets and the occasions when mark schemes and exemplar answers have been used.

Notes, slides and activities. This lesson (approx. two lessons) focuses upon different ways of measuring unemployment - claimant count and the UK Labour Force Survey (using the ILO definition of unemployment). This lesson analyses the effectiveness of both counts and explores JSA for vital application. The effects of unemployment upon mental health are also discussed, as well as the concept of ‘hysteresis’ to challenge the most able. Slides are engaging, colourful and construct diagrams using a step-by-step method, so that concepts are more accessible for students. Teacher written notes are specific to Edexcel and expand upon the content in the slides. Resources use contemporary, real-life examples to bring the theory to life. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION © All credits and copyright information can either be found beneath the photo/URL itself or on the last slide of the PowerPoint. All content (unless otherwise stated) is copyright © Michael Wilson (Teachonomics Ltd.) - including notes, worksheets and the occasions when mark schemes and exemplar answers have been used.

Notes, slides and activities. This lesson (approx. two lessons) focuses upon an alternative method of measuring the economy - in terms of David Cameron’s 2010 initiative to consider the wellbeing of the economy. The complete lesson includes an article explaing Cameron’s method and a video activity from BBC’s The Big Question. Slides are engaging, colourful and construct diagrams using a step-by-step method, so that concepts are more accessible for students. Teacher written notes are specific to Edexcel and expand upon the content in the slides. Resources use contemporary, real-life examples to bring the theory to life. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION © All credits and copyright information can either be found beneath the photo/URL itself or on the last slide of the PowerPoint. All content (unless otherwise stated) is copyright © Michael Wilson (Teachonomics Ltd.) - including notes, worksheets and the occasions when mark schemes and exemplar answers have been used.

This sequence of lessons (roughly two or three) focuses upon government intervention to encourage competition. The concepts of deregulation and privatisation are explained through the example of Royal Mail. This sometimes overwhelming topic for students is clearly and concisely condensed in accordance with the specification. Resources included are: Clear, colourful and engaging PowerPoint which links to the worksheets. Worksheets that match-up with the slides and clearly link to the specification. Edexcel-specific set of notes for the student (and teacher!). All resources are an original creation, detailed and very thorough. These lessons focus specifically upon Edexcel A Economics, but the fundamental premise could be applied to any exam board. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION © All credits and copyright information can either be found beneath the photo/URL itself or on the last slide of the PowerPoint. All content (unless otherwise stated) is copyright © Michael Wilson (Teachonomics Ltd.) - including notes, worksheets and the occasions when mark schemes and exemplar answers have been used.

This sequence of lessons (roughly three) focuses upon the functions of money and specialisation/division of labour. There is also some reference to reasons for trading. Resources included are: Clear, colourful and engaging PowerPoint which links to the worksheets. Worksheets that match-up with the slides and clearly link to the specification. Edexcel-specific set of notes for the student (and teacher!). All resources are an original creation, detailed and very thorough. These lessons focus specifically upon Edexcel A Economics, but the fundamental premise could be applied to any exam board. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION © All credits and copyright information can either be found beneath the photo/URL itself or on the last slide of the PowerPoint. All content (unless otherwise stated) is copyright © Michael Wilson (Teachonomics Ltd.) - including notes, worksheets and the occasions when mark schemes and exemplar answers have been used.

This sequence of lessons (roughly two or three) focuses upon the market structure known as monopolistic competition. The clear and concise slides, along with the corresponding worksheet, clearly analyses and breaks down the diagrams for short-run, long-run and loss making monopolistic competition. Resources included are: Clear, colourful and engaging PowerPoint which links to the worksheets. Worksheets that match-up with the slides and clearly link to the specification. Edexcel-specific set of notes for the student (and teacher!). All resources are an original creation, detailed and very thorough. These lessons focus specifically upon Edexcel A Economics, but the fundamental premise could be applied to any exam board. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION © All credits and copyright information can either be found beneath the photo/URL itself or on the last slide of the PowerPoint. All content (unless otherwise stated) is copyright © Michael Wilson (Teachonomics Ltd.) - including notes, worksheets and the occasions when mark schemes and exemplar answers have been used.

This sequence of lessons (roughly two or three) focuses upon the costs that are required for Theme 3 and the market structures that follow. Costs fully explained are: average cost, fixed cost, average fixed cost, total cost, marginal cost and average variable. Particularly emphasis is placed upon marginal cost by explaining the law of diminishing returns in a clear and concise way. Resources included are: Clear, colourful and engaging PowerPoint which links to the worksheets. Worksheets that match-up with the slides and clearly link to the specification. Edexcel-specific set of notes for the student (and teacher!). All resources are an original creation, detailed and very thorough. These lessons focus specifically upon Edexcel A Economics, but the fundamental premise could be applied to any exam board. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION © All credits and copyright information can either be found beneath the photo/URL itself or on the last slide of the PowerPoint. All content (unless otherwise stated) is copyright © Michael Wilson (Teachonomics Ltd.) - including notes, worksheets and the occasions when mark schemes and exemplar answers have been used.

This sequence of lessons (roughly two or three) focuses upon disrupting free trade. Different protectionism policies are explored with the benefits and drawbacks analysed. The challenging tariff and quota diagram is broken down to make learning more accessible. In addition, the resources are packed with real and contextual examples of protectionism in the media. Resources included are: Clear, colourful and engaging PowerPoint which links to the worksheets. Worksheets that match-up with the slides and clearly link to the specification. Edexcel-specific set of notes for the student (and teacher!). All resources are an original creation, detailed and very thorough. These lessons focus specifically upon Edexcel A Economics, but the fundamental premise could be applied to any exam board. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION © All credits and copyright information can either be found beneath the photo/URL itself or on the last slide of the PowerPoint. All content (unless otherwise stated) is copyright © Michael Wilson (Teachonomics Ltd.) - including notes, worksheets and the occasions when mark schemes and exemplar answers have been used.

This sequence of lessons (roughly two or three) focuses upon the multiplier effect and evaluates the impacts upon aggregate demand. Importantly, the slides breakdown each of the new calculations required by the specification and includes a worksheet to help students learn the formulae. The multiplier is brought to life through a contemporary news article, including Star Wars movies, and BBC television. Resources included are: Clear, colourful and engaging PowerPoint which links to the worksheets. Worksheets that match-up with the slides and clearly link to the specification. Edexcel-specific set of notes for the student (and teacher!). All resources are an original creation, detailed and very thorough. These lessons focus specifically upon Edexcel A Economics, but the fundamental premise could be applied to any exam board. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION © All credits and copyright information can either be found beneath the photo/URL itself or on the last slide of the PowerPoint. All content (unless otherwise stated) is copyright © Michael Wilson (Teachonomics Ltd.) - including notes, worksheets and the occasions when mark schemes and exemplar answers have been used.

This sequence of lessons (roughly two) focuses upon supply-side policies, both analysing and evaluating the limitations of each. Diagrammatical analysis is included and clearly explained. As part of this topic, productivity is explained and the link between costs and productivity is outlined. A very good article about the UK’s productivity puzzle links supply-side policies to productivity and possible methods of solving this key issue. Resources included are: Clear, colourful and engaging PowerPoint which links to the worksheets. Worksheets that match-up with the slides and clearly link to the specification. Edexcel-specific set of notes for the student (and teacher!). All resources are an original creation, detailed and very thorough. These lessons focus specifically upon Edexcel A Economics, but the fundamental premise could be applied to any exam board. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION © All credits and copyright information can either be found beneath the photo/URL itself or on the last slide of the PowerPoint. All content (unless otherwise stated) is copyright © Michael Wilson (Teachonomics Ltd.) - including notes, worksheets and the occasions when mark schemes and exemplar answers have been used.

This sequence of lessons (roughly two or three) focuses upon why firms decide to split up and demerge. Exploring the benefits and drawbacks. In addition, this leads onto why some firms remain small. Also included is an A* student essay which has been marked, the essay relates to why firms remain small. Resources included are: Clear, colourful and engaging PowerPoint which links to the worksheets. Worksheets that match-up with the slides and clearly link to the specification. Edexcel-specific set of notes for the student (and teacher!). All resources are an original creation, detailed and very thorough. These lessons focus specifically upon Edexcel A Economics, but the fundamental premise could be applied to any exam board. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION © All credits and copyright information can either be found beneath the photo/URL itself or on the last slide of the PowerPoint. All content (unless otherwise stated) is copyright © Michael Wilson (Teachonomics Ltd.) - including notes, worksheets and the occasions when mark schemes and exemplar answers have been used.

This sequence of lessons (roughly two or three) focuses upon regulatory bodies and how they intervene in markets, as an alternative to encouraging competition. The concepts of price capping and profit capping are clearly explained. Clear examples are used, including Network Rail and Thames Water. Resources included are: Clear, colourful and engaging PowerPoint which links to the worksheets. Worksheets that match-up with the slides and clearly link to the specification. Edexcel-specific set of notes for the student (and teacher!). All resources are an original creation, detailed and very thorough. These lessons focus specifically upon Edexcel A Economics, but the fundamental premise could be applied to any exam board. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION © All credits and copyright information can either be found beneath the photo/URL itself or on the last slide of the PowerPoint. All content (unless otherwise stated) is copyright © Michael Wilson (Teachonomics Ltd.) - including notes, worksheets and the occasions when mark schemes and exemplar answers have been used.

This sequence of lessons (roughly two) focuses upon price elasticity of supply, with calculation questions and mark schemes. Slides go through the theory step-by-step. Resources also include past paper PES questions to use. Resources included are: Clear, colourful and engaging PowerPoint which links to the worksheets. Worksheets that match-up with the slides and clearly link to the specification. Edexcel-specific set of notes for the student (and teacher!). All resources are an original creation, detailed and very thorough. These lessons focus specifically upon Edexcel A Economics, but the fundamental premise could be applied to any exam board. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION © All credits and copyright information can either be found beneath the photo/URL itself or on the last slide of the PowerPoint. All content (unless otherwise stated) is copyright © Michael Wilson (Teachonomics Ltd.) - including notes, worksheets and the occasions when mark schemes and exemplar answers have been used.

This sequence of lessons (roughly two) focuses upon the UK’s governing body for competition and marks. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigate all mergers and this lesson contains a research activity in which students find out about real examples. In addition, group work looks at other examples of where the CMA have intervened. Resources included are: Clear, colourful and engaging PowerPoint which links to the worksheets. Worksheets that match-up with the slides and clearly link to the specification. Edexcel-specific set of notes for the student (and teacher!). All resources are an original creation, detailed and very thorough. These lessons focus specifically upon Edexcel A Economics, but the fundamental premise could be applied to any exam board. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION © All credits and copyright information can either be found beneath the photo/URL itself or on the last slide of the PowerPoint. All content (unless otherwise stated) is copyright © Michael Wilson (Teachonomics Ltd.) - including notes, worksheets and the occasions when mark schemes and exemplar answers have been used.

This sequence of lessons (around two or three) focuses upon the production possibility frontier (PPF) and opportunity cost. YouTube links are included and marginal analysis is explored, as required by Edexcel. Resources included are: Clear, colourful and engaging PowerPoint which links to the worksheets. Worksheets that match-up with the slides and clearly link to the specification. Edexcel-specific set of notes for the student (and teacher!). All resources are an original creation, detailed and very thorough. These lessons focus specifically upon Edexcel A Economics, but the fundamental premise could be applied to any exam board. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION © All credits and copyright information can either be found beneath the photo/URL itself or on the last slide of the PowerPoint. All content (unless otherwise stated) is copyright © Michael Wilson (Teachonomics Ltd.) - including notes, worksheets and the occasions when mark schemes and exemplar answers have been used.