What we cover
Microeconomics
- Supply and Demand Analysis
- Price Elasticities — PED, PES, YED, XED
- Market Structures — Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Oligopoly
- Theory of the Firm — Costs and Revenue
- Market Failure and Externalities
- Government Intervention — Taxes, Subsidies, Price Controls
- Labour Markets and Wage Determination
- Distribution of Income and Wealth
Macroeconomics
- National Income Measurement and GDP
- Economic Growth and Development
- Business Cycles and Aggregate Demand/Supply
- Inflation — Causes, Consequences, and Policies
- Unemployment — Types and Policies
- Monetary Policy — Interest Rates and Money Supply
- Fiscal Policy — Government Expenditure and Taxation
- Balance of Payments and Exchange Rates
- International Trade — Comparative Advantage
- Development Economics
Why students lose marks in Economics
A Level Economics requires both precision in theory application and high-level evaluative writing. Students lose marks most commonly by not drawing diagrams correctly, not linking theory to the data provided in stimulus material, and writing one-sided essays that do not evaluate competing perspectives. The volume of content also catches many students unprepared.
How our tutors help
Our tutors teach Economics through worked data-response questions and structured essay frameworks that build evaluative language from the first session. Diagram drawing — a consistent source of lost marks — is practised until it is automatic. All sessions use real past papers and mark scheme feedback.
Frequently asked questions
I have not studied Economics before Form 5 — is that a problem?
No. Economics is not typically offered at O Level in Zimbabwe and most A Level students are starting fresh. Our tutors begin from first principles and build up systematically.
How important are diagrams in A Level Economics exams?
Very important. Well-drawn, clearly labelled diagrams can secure significant marks on their own in many question types, and incorrectly drawn diagrams lose marks even when the written answer is correct. We practise diagram drawing in every session.
Is A Level Economics useful for law, medicine, or engineering degrees?
Economics is broadly useful and well-regarded by universities. It is particularly valuable for Social Sciences, Law, and management-related degrees. For medicine or engineering it is less directly relevant but still a strong academic subject.
