Economics: A Complete Course (3rd Edition)

Description

This text meets all the objectives of the GCE O Level syllabus and enables students to master skills and concepts necessary for success in examinations. The book is extensively illustrated and gives a wide range of exercises, including data response.

An update of the previous edition taking in account the latest syllabuses and changes in the economic environment. Aimed at GCSE and IGCSE students, and as a general introduction to economics. The textbook you can trust for IGCSE Economics.

Key Features

• A clear and up-to-date guide to Economics
• Reflects the latest economic environment, for example changes in the EU
• Contains full and detailed text as well as exercises and assignments

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. The Economic Problem
3. The Language of Economics
4. Economic Systems
5. Production
6. Types of Business Organization
7. The Finance and Growth of Firms
8. The Location and Structure of Industry
9. How Prices are Decided
10. Social Costs and Benefits
11. How Firms Behave and the Interests of Consumers
12. The Labour Market
13. How the Economy Works
14. Macroeconomic Problems (1): Inflation, Unemployment and Growth
15. Macroeconomic Problems (2): International Trade
16. Controlling the Macroeconomy
17. How is Government Financed?
18. The Distribution of Income and Wealth
19. The European Economy
20. The Role of Money in an Economy
21. Population
22. Index