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Get ahead this summer - Read

The summer provides AS students the perfect opportunity to set themselves apart from other students and to get ahead, making their life that little bit easier for the A2 year. This might be in terms of being prepared for the A2 course but also for the all important university applications process, and the subsequent interviews... One excellent way students will set themselves apart is through reading. Universities say they want to see applicants reading relevant books that show they have an interest in the subject they wish to study. Imagine applying to do an economics degree having not read any books! It is not just about reading anything, it is about what you have read. So, to help you we have tried to provide you with some reading at various levels that should enable you to choose the appropriate books for you this summer. Don't forget, being up to date in terms of news and opinion is also critical so make sure you check out the further reading recommended in...

Recommended Economics blogs

There is a great collection of independent economics blogs in a recent Bloomberg View article by Noah Smith . The list has some great writers that are well worth a regular visit and provides an insightful guide to each with categories to help you decide who's to visit first! The article: These Are the Econ Blogs You Need to Read