GCSE Citizenship Studies — The Economy, Finance and Money

Led by Adam Smith Simulacrum

The fourth module of the OCR GCSE Citizenship Studies course — taxation, public expenditure and economic policy. Hosted by Adam Smith Simulacrum.

1. Module 1

   Taxation, Public Expenditure and Economic Policy

   Led by Adam Smith Simulacrum

   The question

   How local and national government raise taxes (direct and indirect), the main areas of public expenditure, how governments balance taxation with economic growth and efficiency, the annual budget, and the political debates between parties about taxation and public services (welfare, health, education, the elderly).

   Outcome

   The student can explain public finance and evaluate different political viewpoints on taxation and spending. (Economic citizenship)

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 1.1 Taxation, Public Expenditure and Economic Policy Open this unit → ✓ ↻
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