Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Economics Study and Revision Guide 2nd Edition

Exam board: Cambridge Assessment International Education Level: IGCSE Subject: Economics First teaching: September 2018 First exams: Summer 2020 This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the full syllabus for examination from 2020. Discover Economics as a real-world subject through case studies from around the world and provide in-depth coverage of the latest Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Economics syllabuses (0455/2281). - Trust an experienced author team to navigate the syllabuses confidently with clearly-defined learning objectives throughout. - Deepen understanding by applying knowledge to real-life global case studies. - Extend learning beyond the classroom by reflecting on skills learned and applying them to local and global environments. - Check understanding with engaging activities that thoroughly integrate deep learning skills. - Benefit from language support with an accessible text and definitions of technical terms throughout. - Consolidate learning with chapter reviews and examination-style questions, as well as useful links to extra activities and answers to the questions which are available in the Online Teacher's Guide. Available in this series: Student Textbook Second edition (ISBN 9781510421271) Student eTextbook (ISBN 9781510420212) Whiteboard eTextbook (ISBN 9781510420229) Workbook (ISBN 9781510421288) Online Teacher's Guide (ISBN 9781510424135) Study and Revision Guide (ISBN 9781510421295) Exam board: Cambridge Assessment International Education Level: IGCSE Subject: Economics First teaching: September 2018 First exams: Summer 2020 This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the full syllabus for examination from 2020. Discover Economics as a real-world subject through case studies from around the world and provide in-depth coverage of the latest Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Economics syllabuses (0455/2281). - Trust an experienced author team to navigate the syllabuses confidently with clearly-defined learning objectives throughout. - Deepen understanding by applying knowledge to real-life global case studies. - Extend learning beyond the classroom by reflecting on skills learned and applying them to local and global environments. - Check understanding with engaging activities that thoroughly integrate deep learning skills. - Benefit from language support with an accessible text and definitions of technical terms throughout. - Consolidate learning with chapter reviews and examination-style questions, as well as useful links to extra activities and answers to the questions which are available in the Boost Core Subscription. Available in this series: Student Textbook Second edition (ISBN 9781510421271) Student Book Boost eBook (ISBN 9781398333833) Boost Core Subscription (ISBN 9781398341043) Workbook (ISBN 9781510421288) Study and Revision Guide (ISBN 9781510421295) Contents Introduction How to use this book Exam preparation and technique 1 The basic economic problem 1 The nature of the economic problem 2 The factors of production 3 Opportunity cost 4 Production possibility curve 2 The allocation of resources 5 Microeconomics and macroeconomics 6 The role of markets in allocating resources 7 Demand 8 Supply 9 Price determination 10 Price changes 11 Price elasticity of demand 12 Price elasticity of supply 13 Market economic system 14 Market failure 15 Mixed economic system 3 Microeconomic decision makers 16 Money and banking 17 Households 18 Workers 19 Trade unions 20 Firms 21 Firms and production 22 Firms’ costs, revenue and objectives 23 Market structure 4 Government and the macro economy 24 The role of government 25 The macroeconomic aims of government 26 Fiscal policy 27 Monetary policy 28 Supply-side policy 29 Economic growth 30 Employment and unemployment 31 Inflation and deflation 5 Economic development 32 Living standards 33 Poverty 34 Population 35 Differences in economic development between countries 6 International trade and globalisation 36 International specialisation 37 Globalisation, free trade and protection 38 Foreign exchange rates 39 Current account of balance of payments Additional exam-style questions Glossary Acknowledgements Index Exam board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationLevel: IGCSESubject: EconomicsFirst teaching: September 2018First exams: Summer 2020This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the full syllabus for examination from 2020.Reinforce learning and deepen understanding of the key concepts covered in the latest syllabus; an ideal course companion or homework book for use throughout the course.- Develop and strengthen skills and knowledge with a wealth of additional exercises that perfectly supplement the Student's Book. - Build confidence with extra practice for each lesson to ensure that a topic is thoroughly understood before moving on. - Consolidate knowledge and skills with exercises based on authentic contexts and problems. - Keep track of students'work with ready-to-go write-in exercises. - Save time with all answers available in the Boost Core SubscriptionAvailable in this series:Student Textbook Second edition (ISBN 9781510421271)Student Book Boost eBook (ISBN 9781398333833)Boost Core Subscription (ISBN 9781398341043)Workbook (ISBN 9781510421288)Study and Revision Guide (ISBN 9781510421295) Send students into their exam with the confidence to achieve their maximum potential using step-by-step guidance that helps to practise skills learned and improve exam technique.- Avoid common misconceptions with frequent mistakes highlighted throughout - Build students'skills constructing and writing answers with a range of practice and exam-style questions- Easily identify areas for improvement with the answers in the back of the book - Help students target their revision and focus on important concepts and skills with key objectives at the beginning of every chapter- Ensure that students maximise their time in the exam by including examiner's tips and suggestions on how to approach questionsThis Study and Revision Guide has been updated for the latest syllabus for examination from 2020. This title has not been through the Cambridge Assessment International Education endorsement process.Available in this series:Student Textbook Second edition (ISBN 9781510421271)Student Book Boost eBook (ISBN 9781398333833)Boost Core Subscription (ISBN 9781398341043)Workbook (ISBN 9781510421288)Study and Revision Guide (ISBN 9781510421295) We are working with Cambridge Assessment International Education to gain endorsement for this forthcoming series. Reinforce learning and deepen understanding of the key concepts covered in the latest syllabus; an ideal course companion or homework book for use throughout the course. - Develop and strengthen skills and knowledge with a wealth of additional exercises that perfectly supplement the Student's Book. - Build confidence with extra practice for each lesson to ensure that a topic is thoroughly understood before moving on. - Consolidate knowledge and skills with exercises based on authentic contexts and problems. - Keep track of students' work with ready-to-go write-in exercises. - Save time with all answers available in the Online Teacher's Guide. Available in this series: Student Textbook Second edition (ISBN 9781510421271) Student eTextbook (ISBN 9781510420212) Whiteboard eTextbook (ISBN 9781510420229) Workbook (ISBN 9781510421288) Online Teacher's Guide (ISBN 9781510424135) Study and Revision Guide (ISBN 9781510421295) "This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the full syllabus for examination from 2020. Discover Economics as a real-world subject through case studies from around the world and provide in-depth coverage of the latest Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Economics syllabuses (0455/2281). Trust an experienced author team to navigate the syllabuses confidently with clearly-defined learning objectives throughout. Deepen understanding by applying knowledge to real-life global case studies. Extend learning beyond the classroom by reflecting on skills learned and applying them to local and global environments. Check understanding with engaging activities that thoroughly integrate deep learning skills. Benefit from language support with an accessible text and definitions of technical terms throughout. Consolidate learning with chapter reviews and examination-style questions, as well as useful links to extra activities and answers to the questions online."--Publisher description