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Cambridge A Level Economics

Economics for Cambridge A Level (syllabus 9708) — what the qualification covers, and the study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
9708
Board
Cambridge
Qualification
A Level

At a glance

Qualification
Cambridge A Level Economics
Spec code
9708
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes
Are resources available?
Yes — 9 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Where was this verified?
2026-08-19, official Cambridge specification

Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Cambridge specification on 2026-08-19.

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The qualification

Cambridge International AS & A Level Economics (9708)

Cambridge International AS & A Level Economics allows students to experience the diverse and dynamic world within which economics exists, developing an understanding of both micro- and macroeconomic theory and how it can be applied. — Cambridge, official syllabus page

Syllabus for exams in 2026, 2027 and 2028 (Version 1, published September 2023). AS Level covers topics 1-6 (basic economic ideas and resource allocation, the price system and the microeconomy, government microeconomic intervention, the macroeconomy, government macroeconomic intervention, international economic issues); A Level adds topics 7-9 building further micro- and macroeconomic depth.

Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Cambridge syllabus page for your examination year.

Assessment structure

Assessment components for Cambridge Economics 9708
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
Paper 1: AS Level Multiple Choice 1h 30 17% Written exam
Paper 2: AS Level Data Response and Essays 2h 60 33% Written exam
Paper 3: A Level Multiple Choice 1h 15m 30 17% Written exam
Paper 4: A Level Data Response and Essays 2h 60 33% Written exam

Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-26. Weightings are % of the full A Level (Papers 1-4, sum 100%). Papers 1-2 alone certificate as a standalone AS Level, weighted 33%/67% of the AS Level instead (not modeled as a separate record here).

Assessment FAQs

How is Cambridge Economics (9708) assessed?

Cambridge Economics (9708) is assessed through: Paper 1 (AS Level Multiple Choice) — 1h, 30 marks, 17% of the qualification; Paper 2 (AS Level Data Response and Essays) — 2h, 60 marks, 33% of the qualification; Paper 3 (A Level Multiple Choice) — 1h 15m, 30 marks, 17% of the qualification; Paper 4 (A Level Data Response and Essays) — 2h, 60 marks, 33% of the qualification. Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-26.

The subject

Economics teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.

All Economics at Marlbridge

Syllabus topics

The 9 topics below are the official subject content of Cambridge International AS & A Level Economics (9708), for the For examination in 2026, 2027 and 2028 examination series, reproduced from the Cambridge syllabus document.

A topic listed here is part of the syllabus. It does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it — topics with resources are marked. Marlbridge currently has resources for 3 of 9 topics.

AS Level

Topics 1–22. Studied in the first year, and assessed on the AS papers.

  1. AS 1 Basic economic ideas and resource allocation

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Scarcity, choice and opportunity cost · Economic methodology · Factors of production · Resource allocation in different economic systems · Production possibility curves · Classification of goods and services

  2. AS 2 The price system and the microeconomy

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Demand and supply curves · Price elasticity, income elasticity and cross elasticity of demand · Price elasticity of supply · The interaction of demand and supply · Consumer and producer surplus

  3. AS 3 Government microeconomic intervention

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Reasons for government intervention in markets · Methods and effects of government intervention in markets · Addressing income and wealth inequality

  4. AS 4 The macroeconomy

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

    National income statistics · Introduction to the circular flow of income · Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply analysis · Economic growth · Unemployment · Price stability

  5. AS 5 Government macroeconomic intervention

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

    Government macroeconomic policy objectives · Fiscal policy · Monetary policy · Supply-side policy

  6. AS 6 International economic issues

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

    The reasons for international trade · Protectionism · Current account of the balance of payments · Exchange rates · Policies to correct imbalances in the current account of the balance of payments

A Level

Topics 23–37. Studied in addition to the AS content for the full A Level.

  1. A 7 The price system and the microeconomy

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

    Utility · Indifference curves and budget lines · Efficiency and market failure · Private costs and benefits, externalities and social costs and benefits · Types of cost, revenue and profit, short-run and long-run production · Different market structures · Growth and survival of firms · Differing objectives and policies of firms

  2. A 8 Government microeconomic intervention

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

    Government policies to achieve efficient resource allocation and correct market failure · Equity and redistribution of income and wealth · Labour market forces and government intervention

  3. A 9 The macroeconomy

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

    The circular flow of income · Economic growth and sustainability · Employment/unemployment · Money and banking

Source: Cambridge International -- official AS & A Level Economics (9708) syllabus PDF, Version 1, published September 2023 — For examination in 2026, 2027 and 2028 series. Verified 2026-08-19. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.

Study resources

Revision material

Exam preparation

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