About this course
This short CPD course examines the reasons why business might want to grow and why they may want to stay small, in the context of business objectives and market structures, with plenty of classroom-ready examples along the way. We take a deep dive into the principal-agent problem, organic growth, and integration / M&A. Throughout the course, we embed analysis and evaluation skills along with application and teaching ideas. This course is particularly suitable for teachers of Edexcel Economics (A), but will provide insight to teachers of economics for all awarding bodies.
Who it's for
Suitable for all teachers of A Level Economics, especially for Edexcel Economics (A)
Course series
Course outline
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1. Introduction
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2. Sizes and types of firm
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3a. Business growth (1)
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3b. Business growth (2)
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4. Staying small
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5. M&A, and demergers
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Hosts
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Ruth Tarrant
Ruth has been Subject Lead in Economics at tutor2u for many years after a career of teaching Economics, Business, Politics and Maths in a range of secondary schools. She is a highly experienced A level Economics Examiner, and also teaches undergraduate Economics on a very part-time basis at the University of Oxford. Ruth is passionate about making economics fun, engaging and accessible for teachers and students.
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Liz Veal
Liz has taught Economics for over 25 years, including several years as Head of Economics at leading schools.