Synopses & Reviews
Designed to follow the latest CIE IGCSE syllabus, this revision guide will provide revision material which is presented in a clear, concise, but not too condensed format, appropriate for international students aged 14-16. They may be used for study and homework throughout the year but are predominantly intended as a student revision purchase. Suitable for all students, it will stretch those of a lower ability while challenging and providing a wealth of exam practice for students of higher ability.
We provide everything needed to ensure exam success including questions and answers, revision and assessment advice. Practical experiments are covered. Vocabulary-based activities such as filling in key words will be included to support students whose first language is not English.
Synopsis
Part of the bestselling Complete Economics for Cambridge IGCSE & O Level series, this Revision Guide uses a clear, visual approach and plenty of exam-style practice to cement understanding of complex economic concepts and build examination confidence. Vocabulary-building activities are also
included to support EAL students.
Table of Contents
Introduction How to use this book
1.1. Unit 1: The basic economic problem Factors of Production
1.2. Scarcity and Opportunity Cost
2.1. Unit 2: The allocation of resources Economic Systems
2.2. How Markets Work
2.3. Social Costs and Benefits
3.1. Unit 3: The individual as producer, consumer and borrower Money and Finance
3.2. Occupations and Earnings
3.3. The Role of Trade Unions
3.4. Spending, Saving and Borrowing
Exam Guidance and Practice 1
4.1. Unit 4: The private firm as producer and employer Types of Business Organization
4.2. Organizing Production
4.3. The Growth of Firms
4.4. Competition
5.1. Unit 5: Role of government in an economy Government Economic Policy
5.2. Types of Taxation
6.1. Unit 6: Economic indicators Price Inflation
6.2. Employment and Unemployment
6.3. Output and Growth
Exam Guidance and Practice 2
7.1. Unit 7: Developed and developing economics Developed and Less Developed Economies
7.2. Population
8.1. Unit 8: International aspects International Specialization and Trade
8.2. Balancing International Payments
Exam Guidance and Practice 3
Answers
Index