1. AQA Economics Unit 4 The National and International Economy

2. Overview 25% of A Level. 2 hour examination. (80 marks) Section A: Two optional data response questions are set; candidates answer one. (40 marks: 5+10+25) One question will always relate to the global context and the other to the European Union context. Section B: Three optional essay questions are set; candidates answer one. (40 marks: 15+25)

3. 3.4.1 Macroeconomic Indicators The Economic Cycle and Economic Growth Uses of National Income Data Unemployment Inflation and Deflation

4. 3.4.2 Managing the National Economy Macroeconomic Models and Policies Fiscal Policy Supply-Side Policies Monetary Policy, the Money Supply and Interest Rates Exchange Rate Policy

5. 3.4.3 The International Economy Globalisation Trade The Balance of Payments Exchange Rate Systems The European Union (EU)