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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.
Poverty & Distribution of Income - The Earnings & Poverty Trap - Equity & Equality - 4 of 4
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Poverty & Distribution of Income - The Earnings & Poverty Trap - Equity & Equality - 4 of 4

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This lesson looks at how poverty and inequality is linked to both the earnings and poverty trap. The lesson focuses on the earnings trap, the poverty trap, the underground trap, the underground economy and the difference between equity and equality. The lesson then looks at both horizontal and vertical equity. The lesson also looks at government policies that are designed to reduce poverty. The lesson includes lots of detailed theory, diagrams, examples and tasks. I have also included a nice gap fill worksheet. I have also included a nice starter activity on the Lorenz Curve. I have also created a nice government policy matching task. The lesson concludes with past exam style questions. I have also included a fun economics Pictionary game for the topics covered in poverty and further back in the syllabus. I have also included a student version of the PPT. This lesson is perfect for looking at poverty and the distribution of income. This lesson is perfect for A-Level Economics and could also be useful for Geography and Business Studies. This is lesson 4 of 4 covering poverty and the inequality of the distribution of income.
Positive & Negative Externalities - Market Failure - A-Level Economics - PPT & Tasks
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Positive & Negative Externalities - Market Failure - A-Level Economics - PPT & Tasks

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This detailed lesson looks at both positive and negative externalities and how they can lead to market failure. The lesson includes lots of detailed theory, examples, videos, diagrams and tasks. Lesson Aim: Students will understand what both positive and negative externalities are and how they can lead to market failure. I have included a student copy of the lesson to work alongside the main PPT. I have included exam style questions and videos to help teach a tricky topic. A perfect lesson 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.
Franchises / Franchising - Pros & Cons - Business Ownership - PPT & Worksheets - Franchise
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Franchises / Franchising - Pros & Cons - Business Ownership - PPT & Worksheets - Franchise

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This bumper lesson covers everything students need to know about franchises. This PPT includes a description of franchises, there pros and cons and includes various tasks throughout. The lesson also includes relevant examples of business franchises and links to some great videos. The lesson also looks at the important difference between a franchisee and a franchisor. I have also included two detailed worksheets based on franchises that can be used straight after the PPT is used in class. This is a perfect resource for GCSE Business Studies and the Setting up a New Business unit. I have also included a 10 question multiple choice quiz, which is perfect for the lesson starter.
Exchange Rates - Economics - How Exchange Rates Impact an Economy - GCSE - PPT & Worksheet
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Exchange Rates - Economics - How Exchange Rates Impact an Economy - GCSE - PPT & Worksheet

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A nice lesson that explains exchange rates and how they can impact an economy. The lesson starts with the difference between imports and exports - with a nice simple task. The lesson then explains what exchange rates are. They lesson includes numerous examples of different exchange rates and explains how a weak or strong exchange rate can impact an economy. I have included great revision aids on how to help students remember the pros and cons of both a strong and weak pound, with the great acronyms SPICED and WPIDEC. The lesson then leads to a worksheet where students need to research different exchange rates and see how the price changes when different currencies are compared. A great lesson for teaching an important topic in Economics. Perfect for GCSE Economics and even Business Studies - the lesson could also be adapted for A-Level.
GCSE Business Studies - Complete Revision Guide - Unit 2: Growing as a Business - AQA - 85 Pages
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GCSE Business Studies - Complete Revision Guide - Unit 2: Growing as a Business - AQA - 85 Pages

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A really detailed and comprehensive revision guide to help students prepare for their GCSE Business Studies exam. This 85 page revision guide includes all theory for the AQA Unit 2 Exam: Growing as a Business. The revision guide also includes many worksheets and exam style questions. The revision guide covers the following chapters / topics: 1. Keywords / Key terms for Unit 2 2. Growing as a Business - Theory, examples, worksheets and revision resources 3. Finance - Theory, examples, worksheets and revision resources 4. Marketing - Theory, examples, worksheets and revision resources 6. Human Resources - Theory, examples, worksheets and revision resources 7. Operations - Theory, examples, worksheets and revision resources I have also included key tips on answering 9 mark questions and other useful resources. This revision guide is easy to read and makes sure students know the required theory really well. This revision guide is made for the AQA GCSE Unit 2 exam - but it could easily be adapted for other exam boards such as OCR and EdExcel. The perfect revision resource for GCSE Business Studies students.
Economic Growth - How it is Measured - GDP & GDP Per Capita - GCSE Economics - PPT & Quiz
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Economic Growth - How it is Measured - GDP & GDP Per Capita - GCSE Economics - PPT & Quiz

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This lesson will help students understand what economic growth means, the main benefits and drawbacks of economic growth, how economic growth can be measured and how it can effect an economy. This lesson includes numerous tasks and key theory. Below is a breakdown of the lessons objectives: All: Students will know what economic growth is. Most: Students will know the difference between GDP and GDP per capita. Some: Students will know which countries have the highest and lowest GDP and GDP per capita around the world. The lesson looks at the following concepts in a lot of detail and includes various tasks, key terms and examples: Economic Growth Benefits and Drawbacks of Economic Growth Gross Domestic Product (GDP) GDP Per Capita Standard of Living The lesson includes many fun activities and interactive tasks and concludes with various written questions, I have also included a useful mini test that could be used in a separate lesson. I have also included a fun multiple choice quiz to help students re-cap on the lesson. This lesson is perfect for GCSE Economics but could easily be used for AS level Economics. This lesson could also be used for Geography.
Inflation - Cost Push & Demand Pull Inflation & Problems of Inflation - Housing Market - Economics
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Inflation - Cost Push & Demand Pull Inflation & Problems of Inflation - Housing Market - Economics

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This lesson on inflation helps students fully understand what inflation is and how it can effect the economy. I have included enough theory that this attached lesson could easily stretch across 2-3 lessons. The lesson looks at what inflation is, how it is measured, a brief history of UK inflation, the problems of inflation and the causes of inflation. The lesson sets out to answer the following learning objectives: All Students will know how inflation levels are measured Most Students will know the different problems caused by inflation Some Students will know the difference between cost push and demand pull inflation The lesson helps students fully understand the key concepts of inflation and covers the following topics in good detail: Inflation Retail Price Index (RPI) Cost push inflation Demand pull inflation Price stability The 2nd lesson then goes on to link key theory to the housing market (a typical exam topic) and how inflation can impact that industry. The lesson looks to cover the following learning objectives: All Students will know what deflation is Most Students will know the different ways of solving inflation Some Students will know how inflation can effect the UK housing market The lesson concludes with various questions based on the theory covered. This lesson is perfect for GCSE Economics and could be sued for A-Level Economics.
The Labour Market Lesson Bundle - A-Level Economics
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The Labour Market Lesson Bundle - A-Level Economics

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The labour market lesson bundle includes all 6 lessons that cover this key topic in Economics. Each lesson includes all key theory, examples, diagrams and numerous tasks. Lessons: 1. The Labour Market - Introduction to the Labour Market 2. The Labour Market - Monopsony / Monopsonies Key Theory 3. The Labour Market - The Backward-Bending & Upward Sloping Curve of Labour 4. The Labour Market - The Marginal Revenue Product & Marginal Physical Product 5. The Labour Market - The National Minimum Wage & Wage Differentials 6. The Labour Market - Trade Unions
Income & Wealth - Inequality, Distribution of Income & Poverty - A-Level Microeconomics - 1 of 4
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Income & Wealth - Inequality, Distribution of Income & Poverty - A-Level Microeconomics - 1 of 4

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This lesson at the difference between income and wealth and how this has a major impact on the distribution of income in the UK. The lesson aims to help students cover the following objectives: * Students will fully understand the difference between income and wealth and how it can impact inequality in the UK. * All Students will understand the difference between income and wealth * Most Students will understand and be able to analyse the different factors that cause an unequal distribution of income and wealth in an economy * Some students will be able to answer a past exam question. The lesson includes lots of detailed theory, diagrams, examples and tasks. The tasks include a nice whiteboard starter activity and a brief re-cap on elastic and inelastic supply of labour tick sheet. I have also included a nice worksheet that gets students to fully look at the clear difference between income and wealth. Students also look at the main causes of inequality in the distribution of income & wealth in the UK. The lesson concludes with a past exam style question - with a useful template to help answer the question properly. I have included a nice worksheet that follows the PPT very carefully. 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. This lesson is perfect for A-Level Economics and could also be useful for Geography and Business Studies. This is lesson 1 of 4 covering poverty and the inequality of the distribution of income.
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.
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.
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.
The Economic Problem - Scarcity, Opportunity Cost & Choice - Capital & Consumer Goods - Economics
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The Economic Problem - Scarcity, Opportunity Cost & Choice - Capital & Consumer Goods - Economics

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A nice lesson that covers the economic problem. The lesson looks at scarcity and choice and how resources are allocated. The lesson looks at opportunity cost and includes a nice task on this topic. I have also included a Mars Bar utility task which will keep students engaged. I have also included a keyword scramble and a nice factors of production gap fill task. I have also included a nice worksheet based on topics around the economic problem - this worksheet includes matching tasks, gap fills and questions. I have also included a student version of the lesson. This lesson can be used for either GCSE or A-Level Economics. Lesson aim: Students will fully understand the economic problem and how resources are allocated.
Integration - Business Growth - Horizontal, Vertical & Lateral Intergration - Mergers & Takeovers
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Integration - Business Growth - Horizontal, Vertical & Lateral Intergration - Mergers & Takeovers

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This lesson looks at business growth and focuses on business growth and integration. The starter activity re-caps on the three industrial sectors and the difference between internal and external growth. The PPT then looks at the pros and cons of mergers and takeovers. The biggest section of the PPT is the look at integration. There are clear examples of vertical, horizontal and conglomerate / diversification / lateral integration. There are many tasks throughout and two very detailed worksheets to help with the theory. This lesson could easily be used for A-Level Business Studies and also used for Economics. Perfect for teaching the Growing as a Business topic in GCSE Business Studies.
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
Market Failure - Introduction & The Main Causes of Market Failure - A-Level Economics
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Market Failure - Introduction & The Main Causes of Market Failure - A-Level Economics

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This lesson is a perfect introduction to market failure. The lesson includes lots of detailed theory, diagrams, examples and tasks. The lesson starts with a look at productive and allocative efficiency. The lesson then explains what market failure is and why it is a big problem. The lesson then looks briefly a the following types of market failure: * Externalities * Merit and Demerit Goods * Public goods Main lesson aim: Students will understand what market failure is and the main causes of market failure. I have made a nice task where students need to tick whether a product is a public, merit or demerit good and explain their answer. I have also included a nice worksheet on the topics covered. I have also included a student copy of the PPT. This lesson is perfect to GCSE or A-Level Economics.
Fiscal Policy
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Fiscal Policy

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Students will understand the key economic theory of fiscal policy. Students will learn about the difference between government spending and government taxation. Students will learn about the different types of taxes and how much money they generate for the economy. The lesson also looks at why government set taxes. The lesson includes tasks, examples and videos. The lesson also includes a nice worksheet to help consolidate learning.
Stakeholders - Internal & External Stakeholders - Business Growth Impact on Stakeholders - GCSE
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Stakeholders - Internal & External Stakeholders - Business Growth Impact on Stakeholders - GCSE

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A nice lesson that covers stakeholders and how they may be impacted if a business grows. The lesson looks at what a stakeholder is, the difference between internal and external stakeholders and relevant examples. The lesson also looks at how growing businesses can impact the aims of various stakeholders. I have also included a nice stakeholders worksheet. This is perfect for teaching the Growing as a Business topic in GCSE 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.