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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.
The Pros & Cons of Globalisation
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The Pros & Cons of Globalisation

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Students will understand the key economic theory of the pros and cons of globalisation and the main causes of globalisation. Students will reflect on data, examples and key theory to help consolidate their learning. The lesson includes tasks, examples and videos. The lesson also includes a good worksheet task.
Globalisation
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Globalisation

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Students will understand the key economic theory of globalisation. Students will learn what globalisation is, the characteristics of globalisation and the likely consequence of globalisation. Students will reflect on how MNC’s also impact globalisation. The lesson includes tasks, examples and videos.
Influences & Evaluating Exchange Rates
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Influences & Evaluating Exchange Rates

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Students will understand the key economic theory behind the main influences on exchange rates, such as inflation, interest rates, competitiveness and the balance of payments. Students will learn how to effectively evaluate exchange rates, and how they impact consumers and producers. The lesson includes tasks, examples and videos.
Fiscal Policy
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Fiscal Policy

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Students will understand the key economic theory of Fiscal Policy. The lesson covers government expenditure and income through taxes. The lesson covers why governments levy taxes, the principles of taxation and the Laffer curve. The lesson also covers budget balances, deficits and surpluses and how this links to national debt. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Exchange Rates
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Exchange Rates

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Students will understand the key economic theory of exchange rates. The lesson covers what a trade-weighted index is and fixed and floating exchange rates. The lesson also covers the supply and demand of exchange rates and how governments can influence them. The lesson also looks at The Marshall Lerner Condition and the J-Curve effect. 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 Economic Cycle
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The Economic Cycle

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Students will understand the key economic theory of the economic cycle. The lesson covers the economic cycle diagram and the various stages of the cycle. The lesson also covers how economic growth is impacted by the economic cycle. The lesson includes deep theory, many tasks and examples. This lesson is aimed at higher level Macroeconomic teaching and includes a detailed revision aid.
Liquidity Ratios - Current Ratio & Acid Test Ratio - Balance Sheets - Finance - PPT & Worksheets
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Liquidity Ratios - Current Ratio & Acid Test Ratio - Balance Sheets - Finance - PPT & Worksheets

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A great lesson for teaching liquidity ratios. The PPT covers how to calculate both current ratios and acid test ratios. I have explained why each is so important to a businesses financial health and included relevant examples to help students fully understand. This lesson ties in very nicely to my lesson on balance sheets. The lesson leads on to a bumper worksheet where students need to calculate and analyse current ratios and acid test ratios for a number of businesses. I have also included a nice multiple choice quiz on finance as a great starter activity. Perfect for teaching a potentially tricky topic. Aimed at GCSE Business Studies, but could easily be used for A-Level Business Studies.
Factors Influencing International Competitiveness - Economics - Productivity Globally - GCSE
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Factors Influencing International Competitiveness - Economics - Productivity Globally - GCSE

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This lesson looks at six of the main factors that can influence how competitive an economy can be. The six main influences are productivity, inflation, exchange rates, tax rates, infrastructure and cost of doing business. Each influence is covered nice detail and include examples. The lesson complete with a nice group work task where students have to consider 3 - 4 policies that the UK government could implement to help make the country more competitive. Students need to look at the pros and cons of each policy and the likely short and long term implications of your policies. A great lesson for GCSE Economics and Business Studies. This lesson could also be adapted for A-Level.
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.
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.
Reducing Unemployment - Aims to Reduce Unemployment in the UK - GCSE Economics - PPT & WS
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Reducing Unemployment - Aims to Reduce Unemployment in the UK - GCSE Economics - PPT & WS

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This lesson will help students understand the different ways the government aims to reduce unemployment in the UK. This lesson covers five methods the government could use to help reduce unemployment. The lesson also re-caps on the different types of unemployment and the potential impact of unemployment on a country. The lesson aims to cover the following lesson objectives: All: Students will know the different methods of reducing unemployment Most: Students will understand what the new deal system is and who it effects The lesson concludes with numerous tasks. I have included two detailed worksheets that are linked to the lesson and have also included a nice report project where students need to answer the following question: Inequality is a major issue in Britain. What can the government do to reduce inequality, lower unemployment and create a more equal society? This lesson is perfect for GCSE Economics and could be used for A-Level.
How Poverty & Inequality is Measured - The Lorenz Curve & Gini Coefficient - Lesson 3 of 4
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How Poverty & Inequality is Measured - The Lorenz Curve & Gini Coefficient - Lesson 3 of 4

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This lesson at how poverty and inequality is measured. The lesson focuses heavily on both the Lorenz Curve and how the Gini Coefficient is used to measure a countries poverty and distribution of income. The lesson includes lots of detailed theory, diagrams, examples and tasks. The tasks include a nice gap fill worksheet. I have also included a nice worksheet based on the Gini Coefficient. The lesson concludes with past exam style questions. I have also included a student version of the PPT. This lesson is perfect for looking at poverty and how their is clear inequality in the UK and the World and how it is measured. This lesson is perfect for A-Level Economics and could also be useful for Geography and Business Studies. This is lesson 3 of 4 covering poverty and the inequality of the distribution of income.
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
Employment & Unemployment - Year 2 A-Level Macro Economics - Whole Lesson
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Employment & Unemployment - Year 2 A-Level Macro Economics - Whole Lesson

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An in-depth look at how unemployment can impact an economy. This lesson looks at voluntary and involuntary unemployment in a lot of detail. Lesson Aim: Students will understand the different types, consequences and impact of unemployment to an economy. The lesson covers the following topics: The Causes of Real Wage Unemployment The Natural Rate of Unemployment Factors Determining the Natural Rate of Unemployment Reducing the Natural Rate of Unemployment NAIRU The Consequences of Unemployment Hysteresis & Unemployment The lesson includes exam style questions, examples, diagrams, a research task and a fun end of lesson game. This detailed PPT will easily last 2 hours and will give students a real understanding of how unemployment impacts an economy.
The Factors of Production (Land, Labour, Capital & Enterprise) - GCSE Economics
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The Factors of Production (Land, Labour, Capital & Enterprise) - GCSE Economics

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This detailed and engaging PPT covers the four factors of production (land, labour, capital and enterprise) and how they need to work together and often be combined. The lesson also covers how the factors of production can be improved and how this can impact firms. The lesson includes lots of engaging tasks, key theory, homework tasks and relevant examples. Main Aim: Students will understand the four factors of production; Land, Labour, Capital and Enterprise. Students will also understand how the factors of production can be combined.
Poverty & The Unequal Distribution of Income & Wealth
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Poverty & The Unequal Distribution of Income & Wealth

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This detailed and engaging lesson covers the key theory behind poverty and how income and wealth is distributed. This includes the different forms of poverty and the impact this can have on an economy. The lesson also looks at pay day loans and how they had a big impact on society – leading to a high mark exam question. The lesson includes many tasks, worksheets, videos and activities throughout. The lesson also includes a nice group work activity to help consolidate the key theory.
Monetary Policy Overview Revison Lesson - A3 Worksheets
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Monetary Policy Overview Revison Lesson - A3 Worksheets

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This lesson helps students complete many tasks linked to monetary 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 monetary policy. A perfect consolidation lesson.