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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.
Economic Efficiencies - Technical, Productive, X-Efficiency, Dynamic & Allocative
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Economic Efficiencies - Technical, Productive, X-Efficiency, Dynamic & Allocative

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This high quality lesson looks at the five main economic efficiencies as listed below: Technical efficiency Productive efficiency X-Efficiency Allocative efficiency Dynamic efficiency Each type of efficiency is clearly explained and uses relevant examples and diagrams. I have included various tasks throughout the lesson as listed below: Starter - Mini Whiteboard Task Economic Efficiency Consolidation Quiz Peer work: Exam Question Analysis Plenary Post-it Notes – Key Economic Efficiency Tips The teacher PPT is 34 slides and will help deliver a top quality lesson. I have also included a streamlined student copy of the PPT and a efficiency test. This lesson is perfect for A-Level Economics.
Objectives of Government Macroeconomic Policy - A-Level Economics - PPT & Group Task
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Objectives of Government Macroeconomic Policy - A-Level Economics - PPT & Group Task

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This detailed PPT helps introduce macroeconomics and the main government objectives. The lesson starts with a simple look at what macroeconomics is and which stakeholders it impacts. Below is a summary of the overall lesson objectives: Students will understand the main objectives of government macroeconomic policy: economic growth, price stability, minimising unemployment and a stable balance of payments on current account. The lesson looks mainly at the main government objectives, as listed below: * Stable low inflation * Sustainable growth * High employment * Improvements in productivity * Rising living standards and a fall in relative poverty * Sound government finances The lesson introduces each topic in brief detail to help students get an overview of the different objectives. The lesson also includes a 10 mark data exam style question based on the topic. I have also included links to a few key videos throughout the lesson to help students understand the topic. The lesson concludes with a fun group activity where students need to work together to create their won political party and come up with their own objectives and how they hope to improve the economy. I have included grading cards that can easily be printed and filled in to help students vote on their elected party. The plenary is a simple traffic light quiz that re-caps on the key theory covered. This lesson is perfect for introducing macroeconomics to students. It has been designed for the new Economics A-Level, but could easily be used for GCSE and other economic based courses. The lesson is linked to the UK economy, but again this could easily be updated for other countries. A perfect introduction to macroeconomics and government objectives.
Monetary Policy & the Impact on Government Objectives
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Monetary Policy & the Impact on Government Objectives

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Students will understand the key economic theory of monetary policy and how it can impact different government objectives. Students will learn about quantitative easing, the impact on employment and on price stability. The lesson includes tasks, examples and videos.
International Trade
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International Trade

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Students will understand the key economic theory of international trade. The lesson covers the pros and cons of international trade, protectionism, custom unions and the EU. The lesson also covers the role of World Trade Organisation (WTO). The lesson includes deep theory, many tasks, examples and overview revision tasks. This lesson is aimed at higher level Macroeconomic teaching and includes high mark essay style questions.
The Balance of Payments
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The Balance of Payments

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Students will understand the key economic theory of the balance of payments. The lesson covers how sections of the balance of payments such as the current account and financial account. The lesson also covers foreign direct investment (FDI) and evaluating a current account deficit and surplus. The lesson includes deep theory, many tasks, examples and overview revision tasks. This lesson is aimed at higher level Macroeconomic teaching and includes high mark essay style questions.
Long-Run Aggregate Supply (LRAS)
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Long-Run Aggregate Supply (LRAS)

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Students will understand the key economic theory of the long-run aggregate supply curve. The lesson cover show aggregate supply is calculated and how it can be show on LRAS curves. The lesson covers how LRAS curves can move and shift and how this links to PPF diagrams. The lesson includes deep theory, many tasks, videos and examples. This lesson is aimed at higher level Macroeconomic teaching and includes a great task looking at both the Classical and Keynesian models.
Index Numbers in Economics
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Index Numbers in Economics

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Students will understand the key economic theory of index numbers and how it can used in economics. Students will learn how index numbers are calculated, displayed and how the data can be analysed. The lesson includes deep theory, many tasks, examples and exam style questions. This lesson is aimed at higher level Macroeconomic teaching and includes many activities.
Business Location - Factors of Locating a Business  - Brownfield & Greenfield Sites - Map Task & PPT
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Business Location - Factors of Locating a Business - Brownfield & Greenfield Sites - Map Task & PPT

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A bumper lesson on a business location. The presentation looks at the various factors that influence the location of a business. The lesson also covers the difference between brownfield and greenfield sites. I have also attached a very good map task that students have loved in the past. Simply change the map on the PPT to the local area of your school and ask students to place various businesses across the map. Students are then expected to explain the reasons for their choice and refer back to the various location factors discussed in the lesson. I like to print the map in full A4 and print the different businesses in 6 slide view and get students to annotate below each business. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies.
The Product Life Cycle - Marketing Mix - PPT & Worksheet - GCSE Business Studies
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The Product Life Cycle - Marketing Mix - PPT & Worksheet - GCSE Business Studies

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A nice lesson on the product life cycle. Numerous tasks throughout and key theory on the main stages of the product life cycle and up to date examples of products for each stage. The lesson also looks at various extension strategies and how they can impact the product life cycle. The extension strategies covered are prices changes, advertising, adding-value, changing packaging and targeting a new market. I have focused on products and services students can easily relate to throughout the lesson including Apple iPhones, games consoles etc. I have also included a nice worksheet on the product life cycle. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies.
Price – The Functions of Price, Equilibrium Point & Supply & Demand Diagrams
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Price – The Functions of Price, Equilibrium Point & Supply & Demand Diagrams

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This detailed and engaging lesson covers the key theory behind price. This includes the functions of price, how price reflects value and how supply and demand diagrams help show price. The lesson looks at the equilibrium point and how excess demand or supply can change price. There are many examples of why the supply curve can shift. The lesson includes many tasks and activities throughout. Main Aim: Students will understand how price is determined through supply and demand and the equilibrium point. The lesson also covers the functions of price. The lesson covers the supply and demand diagrams and the theory behind excess demand and excess supply. The lesson includes many tasks and examples.
Market Structures – Competitive Markets, Oligopolies & Monopolies – Pros & Cons of Markets
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Market Structures – Competitive Markets, Oligopolies & Monopolies – Pros & Cons of Markets

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This detailed and engaging lesson covers the key theory behind Market Structures. This includes the different market structures, perfect competition, competitive markers, oligopolies and monopolies. The lesson looks at the pros and cons of each structure and many examples. The lesson includes a group task to consolidate learning. The lesson includes many tasks, videos and activities throughout. Main Aim: Students will understand market structures – including competitive markets, oligopolies and monopolies. The condition, pros and cons of each market structure are covered. The lesson includes many videos, tasks and examples.
A-Level Economics: Poverty & Inequality of Income Bundle
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A-Level Economics: Poverty & Inequality of Income Bundle

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This bundle includes all four lessons that cover the poverty and inequality of income topics in microeconomics. Each lesson includes all key theory and numerous tasks. Lessons included: 1. Absolute & Relative Poverty & The Main Causes of Poverty in the UK 2. How Poverty & Inequality is Measured - The Lorenz Curve & Gini Coefficient 3. Income & Wealth - Inequality, Distribution of Income & Poverty 4. Poverty & Distribution of Income - The Earnings & Poverty Trap - Equity & Equality
Stakeholders & Business Objectives - Business Studies - GCSE - Worksheet, PPT & Quiz
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Stakeholders & Business Objectives - Business Studies - GCSE - Worksheet, PPT & Quiz

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A bumper lesson on a typical businesses stakeholders. The presentation looks at the main stakeholders for different businesses and their differing objectives. Stakeholders I have focused on include workers, customers, managers, suppliers, government and the local community. The lesson includes numerous real life business examples with an emphasis on McDonalds. There are also a number of tasks throughout the lesson to help keep students engaged. I have also included a nice worksheet on stakeholders to be used at the end of the PPT. I have also included a nice 10 question multiple choice quiz on stakeholders and other topics as a perfect starter for the lesson. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies.
Business Ethics - CSR - Corporate Social Responsibility - Business Studies - GCSE PPT & Tasks
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Business Ethics - CSR - Corporate Social Responsibility - Business Studies - GCSE PPT & Tasks

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A great lesson on teaching business ethics. The lesson starts with students asked to decide whether it is right that Nike uses sweatshops to increase profits - students write down their response on a post-it note and add it to the whiteboard. Students are then shown a great 20 minute documentary on Nike and Sweatshops (link to video included) and then they get an opportunity to change their view. This lesson then looks at the pros and cons of businesses operating ethically and how it may impact their image. The PPT includes examples of some of the least ethical businesses. The lesson then looks at the evidence of whether McDonald’s is ethical or not. Students then consolidate their learning with the 2 page worksheet. A great fun and interactive lesson that helps cover the Growing as a Business topic in GCSE Business Studies.
Income Statements - Profit & Loss Accounts - Finance - Business Studies - PPT, Starter & Worksheets
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Income Statements - Profit & Loss Accounts - Finance - Business Studies - PPT, Starter & Worksheets

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A real bumper lesson on teaching income statements / profit and loss accounts. The lesson starts with looking at how an income statement is constructed what each section means (with relevant examples). The lesson the looks at how to calculate and complete income statements. The lesson has a great finance starter activity - a 10 question multiple choice quiz. I have also attached a lot of profit and loss worksheets, where students need to complete various financial documents. This lesson could potentially expand across two lessons as there are so many detailed resources, Perfect for teaching a tricky topic. This lesson could be used for both GCSE and A-Level Business Studies.
Centralisation (Centralised) & Decentralisation (Decentralised) - Growing as a Business - Business
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Centralisation (Centralised) & Decentralisation (Decentralised) - Growing as a Business - Business

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A nice lesson to help teach a tricky topic. The lesson aims to explain the clear difference between centralised and decentralised businesses. The lesson has many fun and clear examples and the differing pros and cons of both centralisation and decentralisation. The lesson includes a nice worksheet to help students fully understand the topic, including a higher level exam style question. This lesson follows on well from de-layering and leadership styles. Perfect for teaching the Growing as a Business unit for GCSE Business Studies. This lesson could also be used for A-Level Business Studies.
Lean Production, Kaizen, JIT & Productivity - Operations - Business Studies - GCSE & AS - PPT & WS
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Lean Production, Kaizen, JIT & Productivity - Operations - Business Studies - GCSE & AS - PPT & WS

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A bumper lesson that covers some key areas of business operations. The lesson looks at lean production, kaizen, Just in Time (JIT) and general productivity in a firm. There are relevant examples throughout and clear theory. The lesson leads to a 9 mark exam style question. I have also included a nice multiple choice quiz which would be perfect for a starter activity. The lesson is aimed at operations topic for GCSE Business Studies, but could easily be adapted for AS Level Business Studies.
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.
Cash Flow Forecasts - Forecasting Inflows & Outflows - Improving Cash Flow - Finance - A-Level
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Cash Flow Forecasts - Forecasting Inflows & Outflows - Improving Cash Flow - Finance - A-Level

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A great and very detailed lesson on calculating cash flow forecasts (could easily be used across 2-3 lessons). This lesson introduces the key theory behind cash flow forecasts and then sets up students to complete a number of blank cash flow flows using the data provided. The lesson also looks at the pros and cons of cash flow forecasts and what a cash flow statement is. A great selection of resource that should make this finance topic easy to understand and engaging. Answers are provided for most of the worksheets. The lesson also includes a 12 month cash flow forecast task - a great activity that can really test a students understanding. Perfect lesson for A-Level Business Studies and Accountancy.
The Objectives of Firms, Business Models & The Theory of the Firm - Economics - A-Level
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The Objectives of Firms, Business Models & The Theory of the Firm - Economics - A-Level

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A detailed lesson on the objectives of firms, the different business models, a brief introduction to the theory of the firm, satisficing and profit maximization. This is a great introduction lesson to A-Level Economics and Business Studies. This 38 slide lesson includes key theory and relevant examples. The lesson looks at the main objectives of firms - including profit maximization. The lesson also looks at the pros and cons of typical business models such as sole traders, partnerships, LTD’s and PLC’s. I have also included a condensed student copy of the presentation which includes key theory and tasks. I have also included a nice gap-fill worksheet on the theory covered to help students reflect on the topics covered (answers included on separate document). This lesson is perfect for A-Level Economics / Microeconomics and can also be used for Business Studies.