About this course
This A-Level Economics course takes a deep dive into the essentials of teaching fiscal policy. It focusese on the consolidation, progression and extension from year 12 learning on this topic. As such, it pairs brilliantly with our Teaching Year 12 Fiscal Policy online CPD course.
The mechanics of fiscal policy (tax, government spending, and borrowing, in a global context) are not significantly more challenging in year 13 than in year 12. Successful students at this level, however, have an excellent grasp of broader concepts than those explicitly mentioned in the specification eg fiscal drag, fiscal multipliers, tax evasion/avoidance and so on. They are also adept at exploring fiscal policy issues in a broad range of economic contexts. This course guides teachers through these aspects, as well as providing a wide range of teaching ideas and resources.
Who it's for
Perfect for new economics teachers, those returning to the economics classroom, or teachers wanting to approach their teaching in a different way. The course is suitable for teachers of all awarding body specifications, with specific assessment resources provided for Edexcel (A) and AQA specifications.
Course series
Course outline
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Unpacking fiscal policy
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Automatic stabilisers and discretionary policy
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Tax burden and tax revenue
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Tax avoidance
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Fiscal policy transmission and the fiscal multiplier
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Crowding out and crowding in
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Fiscal supply side policies
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Fiscal policy and inequality
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Fiscal rules and targets
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Fiscal sustainability
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The austerity debate
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Fiscal policy evaluation ideas
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Fiscal policy extension ideas
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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.