The IFS Student Investor Challenge

Year 12 Economics pupils are taking part in the IFS Student Investor Challenge as part of an extension to their work. The girls have formed two teams and are investing their "virtual cash pile" of £100,000 in a set of shares which they will be trading until 4 February 2011.

 

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Economics and Business Studies

By studying Economics and Business Studies, you are beginning the process of gaining an understanding about the exciting and ever-changing contemporary business world. You will have opportunities to develop an understanding of economic concepts and their impact on society, as well as gaining an understanding of organisations and their ability to meet society's needs and wants. This course requires students to interpret economic data and to use both qualitative and quantitative methods to make justifiable decisions, taking into account opportunity costs. 
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