Economics AS Level (Edexcel),HELP!!

[The Golden Girl =D]

I'm thinking of taking Economics AS Level this year iA  but the thing is i need someone to show me where i can find the Whole syllabus so that i kno what i need to study.

I didn't take anything related to commerce in my IGs so will that be a problem when i take Eco in A Level ?  

I went thro the Edexcel site and found this page and then didn't kno where to find the place where i can find the whole syllabus *   http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gce/gce08/economics/Pages/default.aspx  *

My cuzn wants to teach me the whole thing * I really want him to teach me cuz no school in my area teaches this subject except for a tutor which i srsly Hate... is ma cuz teaching me the best idea? *

And if iA I'll be taking this what paper shld i take in Jan and which in June ?

If i have doubts and post them over here will someone help ?  *cuz very few take eco in A lvel ? *
Thanks In Advance .

*iA 5eer   *

[Saladin]

Here is the specification.

For economics you can take one paper in Jan and one in June, so its best to give them both together, in June.

I am always sceptical of parents teaching their children an A Level subject, your father does not know the techniques to answer the questions, and perhaps may not go into adequate depth about the subject matter.
Often, he may teach you the practical stuff more, and ignore a lot of the theory. So unless you can find a suitable teacher, I feel it best not to take the subject, Eco is equally defined by both theory and technique.

And yes, quite a lot take economics actually, and it does not matter whether it is CIE or Edexcel. So yes, people can help you. I will also give you a very useful e-mail, that you may use to help yourself.

[Alpha]

I've taken Economics at A Level... And it does require a notion beforehand so that you can understand the more complicated concepts.

I'm taking the Cambridge papers, I don't have the syllabus for Edexcel.

But still, I do have a notion about the subject. My sister studied Commerce, and lemme tell you, Commerce and Economics are not totally similar. Sure, SOME concepts in Commerce will help to understand Eco better, but Eco is more logic, forecasting, politics...

For CIE, answering Economic questions depends more on the country. Like if we, Mauritians use the study guide of Japan, throat cut. 

Is your father a teacher? If not, you can take tuitions. Here, I agree with Dude. If you want to take Eco, you have to be really good at it, and find an equally good teacher. Cause it's more complicated than any other subject, frankly speaking.

[The Golden Girl =D]

tbh honest I'm still thinking abt it but my sis recommended accounting as more ppl at home can help (and we have loads of books as well and i can get a lot of resources in the net )  but in both cases I'll have to depend on myself most of the time ,cuz Dad is also a busy man ,u see .

He is not a teacher but he is a financial controller in the company he works for.

[Alpha]

Accounting is easier, and more.... 'stable'.

Then, I guess, you'll better find a teacher. Cause Eco keeps changing with time.

[The Golden Girl =D]

Accounting is easier, and more.... 'stable'.

Then, I guess, you'll better find a teacher. Cause Eco keeps changing with time.

tayeeb do i need a teacher for accounting as well ?

[Freaked12]

tayeeb do i need a teacher for accounting as well ?

Unless you want to fail th&n yes.

Even a Chartered Accountant cannot help you in CIE accounting because practical and theoretical accounting are too different

[The Golden Girl =D]

Unless you want to fail th&n yes.

Even a Chartered Accountant cannot help you in CIE accounting because practical and theoretical accounting are too different

Oh .... I See .

[Alpha]

tayeeb do i need a teacher for accounting as well ?

Yes, preferably. But no teacher can help with theory, it's your own piece of work, wherever you go. Have to use analysis a lot.

[Monica]

You need to know something, whether you will take Accounting or Economics both of them will require hard work.

Now, Accounting is more known as a 'scoring' subject because all what it requires is knowing the concept and then applying to it.

I did Accounting A-level and it was alright. You can depend on yourself but of course having a teacher is always better. Might differ from an A to an A*.

[The Golden Girl =D]

Thanks Y'all for the help and advice

Will Think abt it iA .

[Saladin]

Whoah guys, we don't need to scare her to death about A levels

True, accounting seems like an easier subject. But in Edexcel economics, a lot of the things are a repeat of the IGCSE syllabus. So, I do not see much of a difference.

But since, you hate the econ tutor and you seem to know a bit about accounting already, as your financial subject, I think taking accounting is a better alternative, although not worth as much as econ.

[The Golden Girl =D]

Whoah guys, we don't need to scare her to death about A levels

True, accounting seems like an easier subject. But in Edexcel economics, a lot of the things are a repeat of the IGCSE syllabus. So, I do not see much of a difference.

But since, you hate the econ tutor and you seem to know a bit about accounting already, as your financial subject, I think taking accounting is a better alternative, although not worth as much as econ.

Just to clear smthn lol the eco teacher also teaches accounting & sociology  .

[Saladin]

Just to clear smthn lol the eco teacher also teaches accounting & sociology  .

LOL, either way, you're stuck with this guy!

So, I think you should go for accounting, since you do have some experience with it in the past. It is going to take you a while not only the learn the stuff for Eco but also to make the technique perfect. So, take accounting.

[The Golden Girl =D]

LOL, either way, you're stuck with this guy!

So, I think you should go for accounting, since you do have some experience with it in the past. It is going to take you a while not only the learn the stuff for Eco but also to make the technique perfect. So, take accounting.

k ..but to clear smthn else as well lol , it is  mentioned that i have NO experience with commerce .

Thanks