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1.1.1 Economics as a social science
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Why economics is a social science

Why economics is a social science

Social science is the systematic study of human behaviour and society using theory and evidence. Economics qualifies because it studies how people and societies allocate scarce resources between unlimited wants.

1.1.1 Economics as a social science Lesson

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Step-by-step lessons covering Edexcel A A Level Economics 1.1.1 Economics as a social science 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.