The Financial Sector and Personal Finance · Personal Finance

Personal Investment and Risk

Analyzing how individuals manage assets, debt, and risk over their lifetime.

Key Questions

  1. 1What incentives drive individuals to take high risks in volatile asset markets?
  2. 2How does the trade-off between liquidity and return influence personal saving?
  3. 3Who benefits most from a diversification strategy in a volatile economy?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

A-Level: Economics - The Financial SectorA-Level: Economics - Investment and Risk
Year: Year 13
Subject: Economics
Unit: The Financial Sector and Personal Finance
Period: Personal Finance

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