Why study economics?
At the heart of economics is human behaviour; an understanding of economics therefore provides an insight into the factors that
shape society and influence the success of your business or career.
If you have ever wondered why the cost of a ticket to your favourite band’s last concert was so expensive, why you are paid so little in your
part-time job, why your petrol is taxed so heavily, or why it is more expensive to get into a nightclub at weekends than during the week – or if you have ever
wondered what influences the rate at which you change your currency into another when you go on holiday, why some people seem to be so much richer than others, or why some firms make more profits than others – then studying economics will be of interest to you! In fact, whether you know it or not, you are already an important part of the economic system. Read More
At the heart of economics is human behaviour; an understanding of economics therefore provides an insight into the factors that
shape society and influence the success of your business or career.
If you have ever wondered why the cost of a ticket to your favourite band’s last concert was so expensive, why you are paid so little in your
part-time job, why your petrol is taxed so heavily, or why it is more expensive to get into a nightclub at weekends than during the week – or if you have ever
wondered what influences the rate at which you change your currency into another when you go on holiday, why some people seem to be so much richer than others, or why some firms make more profits than others – then studying economics will be of interest to you! In fact, whether you know it or not, you are already an important part of the economic system. Read More