Links
We've compiled this list of useful links for Higher Economics.
Microeconomics
Microeconomics Student Activities
A huge pack of questions on the Mircoeconomics section of the course with sample solutions.
www.ltscotland.org.uk/ nq/ resources/ nq_library/ economicsmicroeconomics5484.asp - 6 Visits - 1 Vote
Microeconomics Notes
Notes written specifically for the Mircoeconomics section of the course. Whilst useful, this document is slightly out of date.
www.ltscotland.org.uk/ nq/ resources/ nq_library/ economicsmicroeconomicsstudentnotes6806.asp - 6 Visits - 1 Vote
The Economy
The Economy Student Activities
A huge pack of questions on The Economy section of the course with sample solutions.
www.ltscotland.org.uk/ nq/ resources/ nq_library/ economicstheeconomy5625.asp - 4 Visits - 1 Vote
The Economy Notes
Notes written specifically for The Economy section of the course. Whilst useful, this document is slightly out of date.
www.ltscotland.org.uk/ nq/ resources/ nq_library/ theeconomystudentnotes6805.asp - 6 Visits - 1 Vote
General Links
Economics from Wikipedia
There are extensive articles on economics, many of which are relevant to Higher content. Also provides backgound to the development of economic theory.
en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/ Economics - 5 Visits - 1 Vote
Marking Instructions
The documents on this page are final marking instructions issued by the exam board, the SQA, for past Higher Economics papers. They give an insight into the examiner's mind and show exactly what the SQA is looking for when marking the Higher paper.
www.sqa.org.uk/ sqa/ sqa_nu_display.jsp?pContentID= 3199 - 4 Visits - 1 Vote
Arrangements Document
The arrangements document produced by the exam board, the SQA. This outlines the requirements of the course and the performance criteria necessary to pass the unit assessments.
www.sqa.org.uk/ files/ nq/ Economic_Higher_ed4.pdf - 1 Visit - 1 Vote
Higher Economics Induction Pack
This gives an overview of the course including a list of learning outcomes for the final exam.
www.ltscotland.org.uk/ nq/ resources/ nq_library/ economicsstudentinductionpack6031.asp - 6 Visits - 2 Votes
Specimen Question Paper
An example of the final exam paper produced by the exam board, the SQA. This includes a full marking scheme although the document is somewhat dated.
www.sqa.org.uk/ files/ nq/ c03812_sqp.pdf - 6 Visits - 1 Vote
tutor2u
A great site with a variety of notes and up-to-date statistics, which will be useful for the exam.
www.tutor2u.net/ - 5 Visits - 1 Vote
Economist.com
Read up to date, relevant articles on economics.
www.economist.co.uk/ - 1 Visit - 1 Vote
Biz/ed
Access a variety of notes on Economic Theory.
www.bized.ac.uk/ - 2 Visits - 1 Vote