GCE A/L Economics case studies
GCE A/L Economics · Put your knowledge to work in context.
GCE A Level Economics is a pre-university qualification that introduces candidates to how individuals, firms, governments and economies allocate scarce resources. It suits students who want to understand real-world economic issues and develop analytical, quantitative and essay-writing skills. The qualification is awarded by examination boards, and the exact syllabus, paper structure and assessment arrangements differ between them, so candidates should always consult the current official syllabus for their board and centre. This guide is independent and is not affiliated with any awarding body. The GCE A/L Economics case studies are 5 cases and about 3,748 words.
1Kestrel Island's Energy Investment: Opportunity Cost and the PPC
Kestrel Island has 180,000 residents and a single-year public investment budget of 240 million. Its electricity comes from imported diesel, costing 95 million a year and exposing households to volatile prices.
745 words, about 4 min2Port Alder Rent Control: Shortage, Elasticity and Time Horizon
Port Alder is a mid-sized city where the private rented housing market is in equilibrium at 1,800 per month and 40,000 tenancies. The city council, responding to complaints that nurses and teachers cannot afford rents, imposes a legal maximum rent of 1,200 per month.
702 words, about 4 min3NordAir, FjordJet and SkyLynk: Contestability and Predatory Pricing
NordAir and FjordJet operate the only direct service between two capitals. The route carries 1.2 million passengers a year.
733 words, about 4 min4The Calder River Paper Mill: Tax, Permits or Regulation
The Calder River paper mill discharges 80 tonnes of effluent a day. A government study estimates that each tonne of effluent causes 40 of damage to fishing, recreation and downstream water treatment.
813 words, about 4 min5Valdoria's Peg: Defend or Devalue?
Valdoria pegs its currency, the vald, to the US dollar at 2.00 valds per dollar. Its foreign reserves are 8 billion.
755 words, about 4 min