Economics is the study of how resources are shared, for example money, time, natural resources (like oil and gas) or the goods that are created. Economics is central to the world around us, and is a major factor in many of the decisions that politicians make. Below, you will find a list of things that you could use to learn more about Economics, or to improve a future application to university. The Super Academy also offer a free short course: Introduction to Economics, which comprises 6 lessons and is available to download below.
Books; Freakonomics and Super Freakonomics by S. Levitt and S. Dubner
Doughnut Economics by Kate Raworth
The Undercover Economist by Tim Harford
Naked Economics by Charles Wheelan
Almighty Dollar by Dharshini David among many great books in this field.
Newspapers and Magazines; The Economist; The Financial Times; Forbes Magazine; Prospect; Econlife is a website which relates economics to everyday events and activities; Economics Online is a British based website aimed at people studying Economics at the Pre-University level (A Level); Nobel Prize Winner (Economics) Paul Krugman's articles for the New York Times are available here; The work of Financial Times Chief Economics Commentator Martin Wolf is available here.
Podcasts (available at these links, but also on Spotify etc.); Freakonomics Radio; Cautionary Tales (by Tim Hartford, author of The Undercover Economist); Stephanomics (Podcast of Stephanie Flanders - Bloomberg Economics)
YouTube Channels; The Economist Magazine; The Financial Times; Crash Course Economics; Economics Explained; Economics Online;
Video; Ted Talk (Economics search); Gresham College offer a range of lectures from prestigious speakers (search for Economics).
Competitions; The Bank of England run school competitions annually; the Institute of Economic Affairs runs an annual student essay competition as well as a competition specifically for 6th Formers/Higher and Advanced Higher students; The John Locke Institute run an annual essay competition with an Economics section; The London School of Economics (LSE) run a competition through their Economic Society (check back for details); Minds Underground run a Sustainable Economics essay competition.
Events or Activities; You might consider starting a school Economics Club in which you might debate concepts, discuss current events from an economics perspective, or read, watch or listen to some of the material listed above, such as articles, YouTube videos, a lecture or podcast and then discuss your views.