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OCR GCSE Economics
OCR GCSE Economics (J205). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
- Syllabus
- J205
- Board
- OCR
- Qualification
- GCSE
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Topics and resources
Each topic below is from the official OCR document for OCR GCSE Economics (J205), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for OCR GCSE Economics (J205) only.
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- Practise with practice questions
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- Topic 1
Introduction to economics
Covers Main economic groups and factors of production, The basic economic problem
Study guides
Revision notes
- Topic 2
The role of markets and money
Covers The role of markets, Demand, Supply, Price, Competition, Production, The labour market, The role of money and financial markets
Study guides
- Competition, monopoly, production, costs and scale (J205) Read guide
- Markets, specialisation, demand and elasticity (J205) Read guide
- Supply, price elasticity of supply and price determination (J205) Read guide
- The labour market, wages, pay, money and interest rates (J205) Read guide
- The Role of Markets and Money (J205) Read guide
Revision notes
- Competition, monopoly, production, costs and scale (J205) Revise topic
- Markets, specialisation, demand and elasticity (J205) Revise topic
- Supply, price elasticity of supply and price determination (J205) Revise topic
- The labour market, wages, pay, money and interest rates (J205) Revise topic
- The Role of Markets and Money Revise topic
Practice questions
- Competition, monopoly, production, costs and scale (J205) Try questions
- Markets, specialisation, demand and elasticity (J205) Try questions
- Supply, price elasticity of supply and price determination (J205) Try questions
- The labour market, wages, pay, money and interest rates (J205) Try questions
- The Role of Markets and Money Try questions
- Topic 3
Economic objectives and the role of government
Study guides
Revision notes
Practice questions
- Topic 4
International trade and the global economy
Study guides
Revision notes
Covering more than one topic
Course guides, exam preparation and pages that span several topics.
Study guides
No study guide for this course yet.
Revision notes
No revision notes for this course yet.
Practice questions
Source: OCR – official GCSE (9-1) Economics (J205) specification-at-a-glance page — Version 2.0 (June 2026), for first assessment in 2019. Verified 2026-09-02. Subtopics are shown where Marlbridge has entered them; a topic may have more in the official document. A topic listed here is part of the syllabus; it does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.
About this course
- Qualification
- OCR GCSE Economics
- Spec code
- J205
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Yes, one-to-one only (Rs 6,000 per class; other currencies) — request a free trial class
- Who teaches it?
- Salman Ahmad
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 40 published
- Is enrolment open?
- Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
- Official specification
- OCR specification
- Topic checklist
- Printable J205 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-08-18, official OCR specification
Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official OCR specification on 2026-08-18.
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The qualification
OCR GCSE Economics (J205)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
Our GCSE in Economics introduces students to basic economic concepts and helps them develop the appropriate range of analytical, critical and reasoning skills to enable them to think as economists. They learn how consumers, producers and governments interact in markets nationally and internationally.
The board's own description is on the official OCR syllabus page.
Qualification number 603/0143/0.
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the OCR syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
Linear qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J205/01: Introduction to Economics | 1h 30m | 80 | 50% | Written exam |
| J205/02: National and International Economics | 1h 30m | 80 | 50% | Written exam |
Source: official OCR specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against OCR's own live GCSE (9-1) Economics (J205) "Specification at a glance" page (2026-08-28). Component 01 "Introduction to economics" and Component 02 "National and international economics" are each 80 marks, 1 hour 30 minutes, 50% weighting. Both components include synoptic assessment, per the board's own page. Students must take both components.
Questions about this course
How is OCR Economics (J205) assessed?
OCR Economics (J205) is assessed through: J205/01 (Introduction to Economics) — 1h 30m, 80 marks, 50% of the qualification; J205/02 (National and International Economics) — 1h 30m, 80 marks, 50% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official OCR specification, verified 2026-08-28.
What topics does OCR GCSE Economics (J205) cover?
4 topics in the current syllabus: Introduction to economics; The role of markets and money; Economic objectives and the role of government; International trade and the global economy. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.
Can I get a tutor for OCR GCSE Economics (J205)?
Yes. Marlbridge teaches OCR GCSE Economics (J205) live online, one-to-one only, taught by a named subject teacher from its academy in Lahore, Pakistan. The first trial class is free.
Are there free OCR GCSE Economics (J205) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 40 free resources for this course (study guides, practice questions, revision notes, exam preparation guides), free to read with no sign-up.
The subject
Economics teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.
Economics at other qualifications
These are separate qualifications with different syllabuses and assessments — not different names for the same course. Check which one your school enters you for.
- Cambridge A Level Economics Syllabus 9708
- Cambridge IGCSE Economics Syllabus 0455
- Cambridge O Level Economics Syllabus 2281
- Pearson Edexcel A Level Economics Syllabus YEC11
- Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Economics Syllabus 4EC1
- AQA A Level Economics Syllabus 7136
- OCR A Level Economics Syllabus H460
- OxfordAQA IGCSE Economics Syllabus 9214
- OxfordAQA A Level Economics Syllabus 9640
- International Baccalaureate IB Diploma Programme Economics Syllabus DP Economics
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