The rational actor and its critics: economics beyond the model
Almost everything in A-level Economics rests on the assumption that people are rational maximisers. It is a powerful simplification and a contested one, and understanding both the power and the contest is what marks out strong Economics and PPE applicants.
A-level Economics: using diagrams to earn marks, not decorate the page
Diagrams in A-level Economics are analytical tools, not illustrations. Students who treat them as decoration leave marks on the table. Here is how to use them properly.