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Please check out my quality teaching resources that cover both Business Studies and Economics. I have been a teacher for over 10 years and always aim to produce high quality worksheets, activities and presentations. I have taught both Business Studies and Economics from GCSE to A-Level. Please come back often to see my latest and greatest resources.

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Please check out my quality teaching resources that cover both Business Studies and Economics. I have been a teacher for over 10 years and always aim to produce high quality worksheets, activities and presentations. I have taught both Business Studies and Economics from GCSE to A-Level. Please come back often to see my latest and greatest resources.
The Labour Market - Monopsony / Monopsonies Key Theory - A-Level Economics - Lesson 4 of 6
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The Labour Market - Monopsony / Monopsonies Key Theory - A-Level Economics - Lesson 4 of 6

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This detailed lesson carries on with the key theory behind the labour market. This lesson cover the key theory behind monopsonies and how they impact the labour market. The lesson includes all the key theory, diagrams and questions. I have also included a student copy of the lesson. I have also included a fun economics pictionary game that helps re-cap on key theory based on A-Level Microeconomics. This is a perfect lesson for A-Level Economics and helps cover a tough topic. Lesson 4 of 6 of the labour market.
Market Failure - Introduction & The Main Causes of Market Failure - A-Level Economics
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Market Failure - Introduction & The Main Causes of Market Failure - A-Level Economics

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This lesson is a perfect introduction to market failure. The lesson includes lots of detailed theory, diagrams, examples and tasks. The lesson starts with a look at productive and allocative efficiency. The lesson then explains what market failure is and why it is a big problem. The lesson then looks briefly a the following types of market failure: * Externalities * Merit and Demerit Goods * Public goods Main lesson aim: Students will understand what market failure is and the main causes of market failure. I have made a nice task where students need to tick whether a product is a public, merit or demerit good and explain their answer. I have also included a nice worksheet on the topics covered. I have also included a student copy of the PPT. This lesson is perfect to GCSE or A-Level Economics.
Economic Growth - How it is Measured - GDP & GDP Per Capita - GCSE Economics - PPT & Quiz
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Economic Growth - How it is Measured - GDP & GDP Per Capita - GCSE Economics - PPT & Quiz

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This lesson will help students understand what economic growth means, the main benefits and drawbacks of economic growth, how economic growth can be measured and how it can effect an economy. This lesson includes numerous tasks and key theory. Below is a breakdown of the lessons objectives: All: Students will know what economic growth is. Most: Students will know the difference between GDP and GDP per capita. Some: Students will know which countries have the highest and lowest GDP and GDP per capita around the world. The lesson looks at the following concepts in a lot of detail and includes various tasks, key terms and examples: Economic Growth Benefits and Drawbacks of Economic Growth Gross Domestic Product (GDP) GDP Per Capita Standard of Living The lesson includes many fun activities and interactive tasks and concludes with various written questions, I have also included a useful mini test that could be used in a separate lesson. I have also included a fun multiple choice quiz to help students re-cap on the lesson. This lesson is perfect for GCSE Economics but could easily be used for AS level Economics. This lesson could also be used for Geography.
Globalisation - How Globalisation Impacts the UK & the World - GCSE Economics / Geography
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Globalisation - How Globalisation Impacts the UK & the World - GCSE Economics / Geography

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A whole lesson looking at the key theory behind globalisation and how it has impacted the UK and its competitiveness. The lesson looks at the pros and cons of globalisation and includes numerous examples to help teach the key theory. The lesson also includes a nice worksheet where students need to anlayse who has ‘won’ from each globlisation scenario. A great lesson for Economics and even Geography. Perfect for GCSE.
The Labour Market - The Backward-Bending & Upward Sloping Curve of Labour - A-Level Economics 2 of 6
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The Labour Market - The Backward-Bending & Upward Sloping Curve of Labour - A-Level Economics 2 of 6

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This detailed lesson carries on with the key theory behind the labour market. This lesson looks at both the upward sloping curve of labour and the backward-bending curve of labour. This lesson also looks at the monetary and non-monetary factors that impact the supply of labour. The lesson includes numerous questions, diagrams and detailed theory. I have also included a student copy of the lesson. This is a perfect lesson for A-Level Economics and helps introduce a tough topic. Lesson 2 of 6.
The Labour Market - Trade Unions - A-Level Economics / Microeconomics - Lesson 6 of 6
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The Labour Market - Trade Unions - A-Level Economics / Microeconomics - Lesson 6 of 6

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This detailed lesson carries on with the key theory behind the labour market. This lesson looks at the key theory behind trade unions and how they impact the labour market. The lesson includes all the key theory, diagrams, video clips and questions. I have also included a student copy of the lesson. This is a perfect lesson for A-Level Economics and helps cover a tough topic. Lesson 6 of 6 of the labour market.
Unemployment - Different Types of Unemployment & How it is Measured - GCSE Economics - PPT & Quiz
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Unemployment - Different Types of Unemployment & How it is Measured - GCSE Economics - PPT & Quiz

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This lesson will help students understand what unemployment is, the different types and how it is measured in the UK. The lesson includes key theory, examples and video clips to promote a healthy class discussion on the topic. Below is a breakdown of the lessons objectives: All Students will know how unemployment levels are measured in the UK. Most Students will know the different types of unemployment. Some Students will know how interpret key unemployment data and show analytical skills. The lesson aims to explain the following key theory (including the different types of unemployment): ILO Survey Structural unemployment Seasonal unemployment Cyclical unemployment Frictional unemployment Classical unemployment Each type of unemployment includes examples and key definitions. The lesson concludes with written questions based on the theory covered. I have also included a multiple choice quiz for the topic. This lesson is perfect for GCSE Economics and could also be used for A-Level.
Inflation - Cost Push & Demand Pull Inflation & Problems of Inflation - Housing Market - Economics
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Inflation - Cost Push & Demand Pull Inflation & Problems of Inflation - Housing Market - Economics

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This lesson on inflation helps students fully understand what inflation is and how it can effect the economy. I have included enough theory that this attached lesson could easily stretch across 2-3 lessons. The lesson looks at what inflation is, how it is measured, a brief history of UK inflation, the problems of inflation and the causes of inflation. The lesson sets out to answer the following learning objectives: All Students will know how inflation levels are measured Most Students will know the different problems caused by inflation Some Students will know the difference between cost push and demand pull inflation The lesson helps students fully understand the key concepts of inflation and covers the following topics in good detail: Inflation Retail Price Index (RPI) Cost push inflation Demand pull inflation Price stability The 2nd lesson then goes on to link key theory to the housing market (a typical exam topic) and how inflation can impact that industry. The lesson looks to cover the following learning objectives: All Students will know what deflation is Most Students will know the different ways of solving inflation Some Students will know how inflation can effect the UK housing market The lesson concludes with various questions based on the theory covered. This lesson is perfect for GCSE Economics and could be sued for A-Level Economics.
Public & Private Goods - Market Failure - Exam Practice & Key Theory - A-Level Economics
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Public & Private Goods - Market Failure - Exam Practice & Key Theory - A-Level Economics

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This lesson looks at public and private goods and how they link to market failure. The lesson includes lots of detailed theory, diagrams, examples and tasks. The lesson covers the following key theory: * Public goods * Quasi public goods * Non-rivalry * Non-excludable Main lesson aim: Students will understand what public goods are and how they can lead to market failure if they are not properly provided. * All Students will understand what public goods are and know a number of relevant examples. * Most Students will understand the difference between pure public goods and quasi-public goods with relevant examples. * Some students will know how to answer 25 mark exam questions on public goods. The lesson starts with a fun quiz on the lesson topic. I have included a great 'Public & Private Goods in the Economy' task. The lesson then looks at a high mark exam question which includes a useful template. The lesson concludes with a nice 'You Say We Pay' game to help cover the key theory. I have also included a student copy of the PPT. This lesson is perfect for A-Level Economics. I have included 2 separate PPT's that could help stretch this topic over two full lessons.
Economies & Diseconomies of Scale - A-Level Economics - Microecnomics - Whole Lesson
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Economies & Diseconomies of Scale - A-Level Economics - Microecnomics - Whole Lesson

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This bumper 50 slide PPT covers economies of scale in a lot of detail. The lesson covers all the key theory for this vital topic including internal and external economies of scale, diseconomies of scale, Long-run cost curves and minimum efficient scale. The lesson has great notes on the key theory and diagrams. The lesson includes numerous tasks including calculation, graph and written activities. A really good and detailed resource on a great economic topic. Perfect for A-Level economics.
Contestable Markets & Market Concentration - A-Level Economics / Microeconomics - PPT & Tasks
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Contestable Markets & Market Concentration - A-Level Economics / Microeconomics - PPT & Tasks

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A lesson that covers contestable markets and market concentration. This lesson is aimed at A-Level Economic. Below is a breakdown of the lesson objectives: All Students will understand that a how contestable markets impact firms. Most Students will understand what market concentration is. Some students will understand how to apply this knowledge to a past exam question. The lesson includes key theory, gap fill tasks and multiple choice questions. The lesson concludes with a 25 mark exam style question. I have also included a student copy of the PPT. A perfect lesson for A-Level Economics.
Market Structures - Perfect Competition to Monopolies - Microeconomics - GCSE - PPT & Tasks
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Market Structures - Perfect Competition to Monopolies - Microeconomics - GCSE - PPT & Tasks

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A bumper lesson that includes all the key theory for the four main market structures in economics. The lesson covers theory, examples and tasks for the following market structures; perfect competition, monopolistic competition, oligopolies, duopolies (not essential, but fascinating) and monopolies. The lesson has a nice worksheet that when filled in (answers sheet provided) students will have a great summary sheet on the four main market structures. I have also created a nice task where students need to guess which market structure each business would likely fall under (answers again provided). This lesson is a great introduction to the various market structures and could be adapted for AS Level Economics.
Private Limited Company (LTD) & Public Limited Company (PLC) - Limited Liability - PPT & Worksheets
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Private Limited Company (LTD) & Public Limited Company (PLC) - Limited Liability - PPT & Worksheets

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A bumper selection of resources to help teach private limited companies and public limited companies. I have included a detailed presentation on the main theory of both LTD’s and PLC’s. The lesson looks at the clear advantage of having limited liability over unlimited liability. The lesson also looks at the clear pros and cons of both types of incorporate companies. I have also included three useful worksheets that can be used straight after the PPT. The first worksheet is a multiple choice quiz covering limited companies. The second worksheet gets students to work out the main pros and cons of different companies. I have also included a bumper worksheet that asks a variety of questions of the various types of business ownership (including sole traders and partnerships). This lesson is perfect for GCSE level Business Studies and could be adapted for A-Level Business Studies.
Absolute & Relative Poverty & The Main Causes of Poverty in the UK - A-Level Economics - 2 of 4
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Absolute & Relative Poverty & The Main Causes of Poverty in the UK - A-Level Economics - 2 of 4

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This lesson at the difference between absolute and relative poverty and the main causes of poverty in the UK. The lesson includes lots of detailed theory, diagrams, examples, video links and tasks. The tasks include a nice poverty word scramble starter activity. I have also included a fun distribution of income dice game. The lesson concludes with past exam style questions. I have also included a student version of the PPT. This lesson is perfect for looking at poverty and how their is clear inequality in the UK and the World. This lesson is perfect for A-Level Economics and could also be useful for Geography and Business Studies. This is lesson 2 of 4 covering poverty and the inequality of the distribution of income.
Profit Maximisation & Types of Profits for a Firm - Microeconomics - Whole Lesson - A-Level
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Profit Maximisation & Types of Profits for a Firm - Microeconomics - Whole Lesson - A-Level

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A good lesson that looks at profit maximization in a lot of detail - what it is, how it calculated and how it can be shown on a graph. The lesson also looks at the key theory behind the three types of profits; Normal Profits, sub-normal profits and super-normal (abnormal) profits. The lesson includes all key theory and numerous tasks and activities. I have included both a student and teacher version of the lesson. Perfect lesson for A-Level Economics / Microeconomics.
Income Statements - Profit & Loss Accounts - Finance - Business Studies - PPT, Starter & Worksheets
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Income Statements - Profit & Loss Accounts - Finance - Business Studies - PPT, Starter & Worksheets

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A real bumper lesson on teaching income statements / profit and loss accounts. The lesson starts with looking at how an income statement is constructed what each section means (with relevant examples). The lesson the looks at how to calculate and complete income statements. The lesson has a great finance starter activity - a 10 question multiple choice quiz. I have also attached a lot of profit and loss worksheets, where students need to complete various financial documents. This lesson could potentially expand across two lessons as there are so many detailed resources, Perfect for teaching a tricky topic. This lesson could be used for both GCSE and A-Level Business Studies.
Business Plans - GCSE Business Studies - PPT & Create Your Own Business Plan Task
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Business Plans - GCSE Business Studies - PPT & Create Your Own Business Plan Task

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A bumper lesson on a business plans. The presentation looks at what a business plan is and how it helps a business reduce risk. The lesson covers the main pros and cons of developing a business plan and the most important headings of a business plan. There are a number of tasks throughout the lesson to help keep students engaged. The lesson finishes with students asked to fill in a business plan template of their own business idea (this has been included). I have also included a simple worksheet on the various headings in a typical business plan. This lesson is perfect for GCSE Business Studies and Setting up a New Business unit. This lesson could easily stretched across a few periods as it will take time for students to complete their own business plans plus they could also present their idea and plan to the class.
Fiscal Policy
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Fiscal Policy

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Students will understand the key economic theory of fiscal policy. Students will learn about the difference between government spending and government taxation. Students will learn about the different types of taxes and how much money they generate for the economy. The lesson also looks at why government set taxes. The lesson includes tasks, examples and videos. The lesson also includes a nice worksheet to help consolidate learning.
Profitability Ratios - Gross & Net Profit Margin - Income Statement & Profit & Loss Accounts Finance
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Profitability Ratios - Gross & Net Profit Margin - Income Statement & Profit & Loss Accounts Finance

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A bumper lesson on teaching profitability ratios. The lesson clearly explains how to calculate both gross profit margins and net profit margins. The lesson explains why profitability ratios are useful and gives many clear and simple examples to explain them. The PPT leads on to a great worksheet where students need to use their knowledge and calculate and analyse the gross and net profit margins from a number of businesses. I have also included a nice multiple choice quiz for a great lesson starter. Perfect resources for teaching finance at GCSE level, may also be useful for A-Level Business Studies.