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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.
Interest Rates
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Interest Rates

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Students learn the key theory behind interest rates. The lesson looks at how interest rates can impact an economy, The lesson includes a detailed worksheet, asking students to calculate various interest rates. This lesson is perfect when teaching the financial market and monetary policy. Answer sheet included.
Taxes - Direct & Indirect Taxes - Economics - Presentation & Worksheet - GCSE - Micro & Macro
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Taxes - Direct & Indirect Taxes - Economics - Presentation & Worksheet - GCSE - Micro & Macro

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A bumper lesson that covers taxes. This includes theory on how taxes work and the different types of taxes in the UK. The lesson looks at how a change in taxes can impact a supply curve. The lesson looks at how both ad valorem and specific taxes work. I have included a nice supply curve task on calculating an ad valorem tax. I have included many examples. The lesson has many exam style questions to help test students knowledge. I have also included a nice worksheet on taxes. Perfect for Economics at GCSE level.
The Pros & Cons of Globalisation
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The Pros & Cons of Globalisation

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Students will understand the key economic theory of the pros and cons of globalisation and the main causes of globalisation. Students will reflect on data, examples and key theory to help consolidate their learning. The lesson includes tasks, examples and videos. The lesson also includes a good worksheet task.
Influences & Evaluating Exchange Rates
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Influences & Evaluating Exchange Rates

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Students will understand the key economic theory behind the main influences on exchange rates, such as inflation, interest rates, competitiveness and the balance of payments. Students will learn how to effectively evaluate exchange rates, and how they impact consumers and producers. The lesson includes tasks, examples and videos.
International Trade
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International Trade

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Students will understand the key economic theory of international trade. The lesson covers the pros and cons of international trade, protectionism, custom unions and the EU. The lesson also covers the role of World Trade Organisation (WTO). The lesson includes deep theory, many tasks, examples and overview revision tasks. This lesson is aimed at higher level Macroeconomic teaching and includes high mark essay style questions.
Index Numbers in Economics
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Index Numbers in Economics

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Students will understand the key economic theory of index numbers and how it can used in economics. Students will learn how index numbers are calculated, displayed and how the data can be analysed. The lesson includes deep theory, many tasks, examples and exam style questions. This lesson is aimed at higher level Macroeconomic teaching and includes many activities.
The Balance of Payments
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The Balance of Payments

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Students will understand the key economic theory of the balance of payments. The lesson covers how sections of the balance of payments such as the current account and financial account. The lesson also covers foreign direct investment (FDI) and evaluating a current account deficit and surplus. The lesson includes deep theory, many tasks, examples and overview revision tasks. This lesson is aimed at higher level Macroeconomic teaching and includes high mark essay style questions.
Exchange Rates
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Exchange Rates

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Students will understand the key economic theory of exchange rates. The lesson covers what a trade-weighted index is and fixed and floating exchange rates. The lesson also covers the supply and demand of exchange rates and how governments can influence them. The lesson also looks at The Marshall Lerner Condition and the J-Curve effect. The lesson includes deep theory, many tasks, examples and overview revision tasks. This lesson is aimed at higher level Macroeconomic teaching and includes high mark essay style questions.
The Multiplier & Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC)
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The Multiplier & Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC)

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Students will understand the key economic theory of the multiplier and marginal propensity to consume (MPC). The lesson covers the main influences on MPC and how these ties in to the multiplier. The lesson covers how to calculate MPC and the multiplier with relevant questions. The lesson also covers the accelerator effect The lesson includes deep theory, many tasks, examples and videos. This lesson is aimed at higher level Macroeconomic teaching and includes a fun group task.
Overseas Location - International Trade - Growing as a Business Abroad - GCSE Business Studies
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Overseas Location - International Trade - Growing as a Business Abroad - GCSE Business Studies

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This bumper lesson looks at how businesses may be affected if they decide to relocate or move abroad. The lesson looks at how different stakeholders are impacted. The lesson also looks at the main pros and cons of operating on global scale and includes relevant business examples. I have included 2 worksheets to help with the lesson. Perfect resource for GCSE Business Studies and the Growing as a Business topic.
Franchises / Franchising - Pros & Cons of Using a Franchise - Business Studies - AS-Level
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Franchises / Franchising - Pros & Cons of Using a Franchise - Business Studies - AS-Level

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A detailed lesson on franchises. The lesson is targeted for AS / A-Level Business Studies students. The lesson looks at the pros and cons of the franchise model and what it may mean to entrepreneurs and the various pros and cons. The lesson also includes a detailed look at how McDonalds operates into franchising model. I have included a nice starter quiz and a detailed worksheet to help consolidate the learning from the PPT. This lesson is aimed at AS / A-Level Business Studies students but the lesson could be adapted for GCSE Business Studies.
Protecting a Business Idea - Patents, Copyrights & Trademarks - Business Studies - PPT - A-Level
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Protecting a Business Idea - Patents, Copyrights & Trademarks - Business Studies - PPT - A-Level

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A nice lesson that looks at the three ways an entrepreneur can protect their business ideas - either with a patent, trademark or copyright. There is theory on each protection method and relevant examples / new stories throughout. The lesson concludes with a nice group work task where students need to analyse he pros and cons of either patents, trademarks and copyrights. Perfect for A-Level Business Studies, but could be adapted for GCSE level.
Market Structures Key Theory: Perfect Competition, Oligopoly & Monopolies
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Market Structures Key Theory: Perfect Competition, Oligopoly & Monopolies

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This lesson focuses on the basic key theory of the main market structures (as listed below). The lesson includes theory, examples and tasks throughout. Perfect competition Monopolistic competition Oligopoly Duopoly Monopoly The lesson then focuses on perfectly competitive markets and its key diagrams. The diagrams covered includes: Revenue curves in perfect competition Short-run equilibrium in perfect competition Profit maximisation in perfectly competitive markets Long-run equilibrium in perfect competition There are tasks, examples and clear theory for each diagram. The lesson then looks at monopolies and looks at marginal and average revenue curves in a monopoly. The lesson concludes with an exam style question. I have also included a student copy of the PPT. This 48 page PPT can easily stretch across a number of lessons. I have also included a nice keyword quiz. Perfect for A-Level Economics.
Enterprise & Entrepreneurs - Starting a New Business - Business Studies - PPT, Tasks & Group Task
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Enterprise & Entrepreneurs - Starting a New Business - Business Studies - PPT, Tasks & Group Task

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A detailed lesson that covers what enterprise is and how entrepreneurs aim to start new businesses and spot gaps in the market. This lesson has many examples of famous entrepreneurs and the skills needed to start a new business. The lesson looks at a number of key business concepts including opportunity costs, risks, government help for new businesses and much more. The lesson includes a nice group work task for students where they have to create a new social enterprise idea and present to the class. The lesson includes lots of fun tasks and activities throughout. I have also included a nice worksheet on this key business topic. Perfect for either GCSE Business Studies or A-Level Business Studies.
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.
Production Possibility Curves / Frontiers / Diagrams (PPC) - Opportunity Cost - Economics
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Production Possibility Curves / Frontiers / Diagrams (PPC) - Opportunity Cost - Economics

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This lesson looks at production possibility curves (PPC) and how they show opportunity costs. The lesson includes lots of examples, diagrams and tasks to really help explain this topic. The lesson includes numerous video clips to help consolidate the learning. I have included a group task to make this lesson more engaging. This lesson is perfect for either GCSE or A-Level Economics. Lesson Aim: Students will fully understand how to analyse and draw production possibility curves.
A-Level Economics: Poverty & Inequality of Income Bundle
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A-Level Economics: Poverty & Inequality of Income Bundle

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This bundle includes all four lessons that cover the poverty and inequality of income topics in microeconomics. Each lesson includes all key theory and numerous tasks. Lessons included: 1. Absolute & Relative Poverty & The Main Causes of Poverty in the UK 2. How Poverty & Inequality is Measured - The Lorenz Curve & Gini Coefficient 3. Income & Wealth - Inequality, Distribution of Income & Poverty 4. Poverty & Distribution of Income - The Earnings & Poverty Trap - Equity & Equality
Market Research Lesson Bundle - GCSE Business Studies
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Market Research Lesson Bundle - GCSE Business Studies

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This bundle includes three lessons that cover marketing research in a lot of detail. The lessons include key theory, tasks and examples. Lessons in bundle: 1. Market Research - Primary Marketing Research 2. Market Research - Secondary Marketing Research 3. Market Research - Quantitative & Qualitative Marketing Research
Labour Market Group Work Tasks
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Labour Market Group Work Tasks

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This detailed lesson is perfect to end the teaching of the Labour Market. The lesson starts with a really important look at wage discrimination, with examples and a powerful writing task. The lesson also includes a presentation opportunity for students to look at whether footballers earn too much money compared to teachers. A great lesson to consolidate the labour market and get students thinking.
Market Failure – Positive & Negative Externalities
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Market Failure – Positive & Negative Externalities

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Students will understand the key economic theory of market failure and positive and negative externalities. Students will learn about how externalities can impact an economy with many examples, of both positive and negative externalities. Students will learn about the free rider problem and how taxation can help different externalities. The lesson includes tasks, examples and videos.