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1.1.1 Economic methodology
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Economics as a social science

Economics as a social science

Economics is a social science because it studies how individuals, firms and governments choose to use scarce resources. Like natural scientists, economists develop theories, make predictions and compare those predictions with evidence.

1.1.1 Economic methodology Lesson

  1. A Level
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Step-by-step lessons covering AQA A Level Economics 1.1.1 Economic methodology for A Level Economics. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 format. Start with the core supply-and-demand models before moving on to the more evaluation-heavy macroeconomic policy topics.