Economics

Luke 14:28 
“Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost?”

The Economics curriculum at St. Aidan’s links to our whole school curriculum intent statement. Economics equips students with the tools to understand how the world works—from local decisions to global systems.

The subject encourages analytical thinking, ethical reflection, and a curiosity about the forces that shape societies, markets, and everyday life. Students explore how choices are made, how resources are allocated, and how policies impact individuals and communities. They study real-world issues such as inequality, inflation, globalisation, and environmental sustainability, learning to evaluate competing viewpoints and propose reasoned solutions. The curriculum is structured to develop both theoretical understanding and practical application. Through a blend of data analysis, extended writing, and problem-solving, students gain confidence in communicating complex ideas clearly and critically. These skills open doors to careers in finance, business, politics, and beyond. Economics helps students become informed decision-makers—aware of their role not only as consumers and future professionals, but as responsible citizens. Rooted in St. Aidan’s Christian ethos, the subject promotes integrity, compassion, and critical awareness in exploring how economies can work fairly and sustainably. In Economics, students don’t just study systems—they develop the insight to engage with them, challenge them, and help shape a more balanced and thoughtful future. 

Careers within Economics 

Economist, financial analyst, investment banker, data analyst, economic researcher, policy adviser, accountant, actuary, statistician, management consultant, economic journalist, stockbroker, risk analyst, business analyst, market researcher, civil servant, government economist, international trade specialist, tax adviser, financial planner, corporate strategist, banker, insurance underwriter, political analyst, economic development officer, academic researcher, university lecturer, economic modeller, public sector analyst, sustainability consultant, pricing analyst. 

Sustainability within Economics 

The Economics curriculum promotes sustainability by examining how choices about production, consumption, and resource allocation affect the environment and society. Students explore the impact of market forces, government policy, and global trade on sustainable development. They develop analytical skills to evaluate economic decisions and consider long-term consequences for future generations.