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infoWhy this? The Role of Credit in the Economy is taught because it helps students understand how borrowing and lending support business activity, investment, and economic growth. Students explore the role of banks, different sources of finance, and the risks associated with borrowing, enabling them to evaluate how businesses fund their operations and expansion. The Role of Credit in the Economy also develops an understanding of how access to credit affects individuals, firms, and the wider economy, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges created by borrowing.

scheduleWhy now? The Role of Credit in the Economy is taught after Introducing the Market because students have already developed an understanding of how consumers and producers interact within markets. This unit builds on that knowledge by examining how businesses and individuals obtain the finance needed to participate in economic activity, invest, and grow. The Role of Credit in the Economy provides an important foundation for later study of financial markets, economic cycles, business growth, and the wider role of government and monetary policy in the economy.