Cambridge IGCSE® and O Level Economics Coursebook

Cambridge IGCSE® and O Level Economics Coursebook

Cambridge IGCSE® and O Level Economics Coursebook

2nd Edition
Susan Grant
February 2018
Available
Print
9781108440387

Covers the Cambridge IGCSE syllabus (0455) and the Cambridge O Level syllabus (2281), first examination from 2020.

£32.50
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Overview

This series helps students understand economic theory, terminology and principles. It matches the Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Economics syllabuses. The coursebook helps students apply tools of economic analysis, make judgements on economic issues, use basic economic numeracy and literacy, and take greater part in decision-making processes in everyday life. Sample questions provide opportunities for students to develop their evaluative skills. It provides a foundation for advanced study in Economics such as A Level. Answers to the coursebook and workbook questions are in the teacher's resource.

Features

  • Introduces topics and presents economic concepts in the context of the learner, making Economics relevant to everyday life.
  • Equips students with an understanding of the language of Economics and supports the development of their evaluative skills with essay questions.
  • Key terms highlight and explain important concepts, helping students produce clear and accurate answers.
  • A range of new practice exercises builds students' Economics skills and confidence with the subject.
  • Provides the most comprehensive support for students.
  • Group activities encourage peer support and provide opportunities for students to express themselves.
  • The series also includes a workbook, revision guide, teacher's resource and Elevate enhanced edition.
  • Endorsed by Cambridge International Examinations, Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Economics covers the Cambridge IGCSE syllabus (0455) and the Cambridge O Level syllabus (2281), first assessment 2020.

Contents

  • Introduction
  • Section 1. The basic economic problem
  • Chapter 1. The nature of the economic problem
  • Chapter 2. Factors of production
  • Chapter 3. Opportunity cost
  • Chapter 4. Production possibility curves
  • Examination practice
  • Section 2. The allocation of resources
  • Chapter 5. Microeconomics and macroeconomics
  • Chapter 6. The role of markets in allocating resources
  • Chapter 7. Demand
  • Chapter 8. Supply
  • Chapter 9. Price determination
  • Chapter 10. Causes of price changes
  • Chapter 11. Price elasticity of demand
  • Chapter 12. Price elasticity of supply
  • Chapter 13. Market economic system
  • Chapter 14. Market failure
  • Chapter 15. Mixed economic system
  • Examination practice
  • Section 3. Microeconomic decision makers
  • Chapter 16. Money and banking
  • Chapter 17. Households
  • Chapter 18. Workers
  • Chapter 19. Trade unions
  • Chapter 20. Firms
  • Chapter 21. Firms and production
  • Chapter 22. Firms? costs, revenue and objectives
  • Chapter 23. Market structure
  • Examination practice
  • Section 4. Government and the macroeconomy
  • Chapter 24. The role of government
  • Chapter 25. The macroeconomic aims of government
  • Chapter 26. Fiscal policy
  • Chapter 27. Monetary policy
  • Chapter 28. Supply-side policy
  • Chapter 29. Economic growth
  • Chapter 30. Employment and unemployment
  • Chapter 31. Inflation and deflation
  • Examination practice
  • Section 5. Economic development
  • Chapter 32. Living standards
  • Chapter 33. Poverty
  • Chapter 34. Population
  • Chapter 35. Differences in economic development between countries
  • Examination practice
  • Section 6. International trade and globalisation
  • Chapter 36. International specialisation
  • Chapter 37. Free trade and protection
  • Chapter 38. Foreign exchange rates
  • Chapter 39. Current account of the balance of payments
  • Examination practice
  • Index.

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