New Year 12 2013-14 Economics Homework

Welcome

When looking back 81% of Economics graduates said YES they would study Economics again. Here are some links that might help motivate you:
Why Study Economics website
Interviews with students

https://www.khanacademy.org/science/microeconomics/supply-demand-equilibrium/economics-introduction/v/introduction-to-economics

For a thought-stimulating introduction to Economics look at the following:

https://www.khanacademy.org/science/microeconomics/supply-demand-equilibrium/economics-introduction/v/introduction-to-economics

Following your pre sixth lessons we would like you to complete as homework over the summer holidays the following tasks, due to be handed in first day back:

ECON 1 - Write up a report explaining the main reasons why the price of oil has fluctuated in recent years and what you expect it to do next?

ECON 2 - Write a news article on: "Using the four macro-indicators discuss the current performance of the UK Economy?"

For both pieces of work try to avoid normative (opinion based judgements) and instead use positive economics referring to research you have used, economic theories you might have discovered and economics data.

Please feel free to comment - ask for additional help.