Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Economics with CD ROM
Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Economics with CD ROM
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ISBN: 9781444196412
Bind: Paperback
Year: 2014
Pages: 314
Size: 210 x 274 mm
Publisher: Hodder Education
Exclusive Distributors: Viva Books
Sales Territory: India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
Description:
Written with the international student in mind, this book contains the most up-to-date case studies, global examples and statistics. Providing in-depth coverage of every aspect of the Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Economics syllabuses, and endorsed by Cambridge International Examinations, this textbook helps students build the skills needed to succeed in their chosen course.
Key Features: Engaging and contemporary case studies and examples ensure the book is relevant to the international student. • Accessible language and key terms defined to support ESL/EAL students. • Student-focused CD-ROM provides useful weblinks to the
latest case studies, extra activities and answers to the questions in the textbook.
Contents:
Introduction • Acknowledgements
Section 1: Basic economic problem: choice and the allocation of resources • The basic economic problem
Section 2: The allocation of resources: how the market works; market failure • Economic systems • Demand and supply • Price elasticity • Market failure
Section 3: The individual as producer, consumer and borrower • Money • Labour markets • Trade unions • Income and expenditure
Section 4: The private firm as producer and employer • Business organization • Production • Costs, revenues and profits • Perfect competition and monopoly • Business growth
Section 5: Role of government in an economy • Government aims and influences • Government policies • Taxation
Section 6: Economic indicators • Inflation hEmployment • Economic growth
Section 7: Developed and developing economies: trends in production, population and living standards • Standards of living • Population
Section 8: International aspects • Specialisation • Balance of payments • Exchange rates • Trade and trade protectionism
Glossary • Index
About the Authors:
Paul Hoang is a member of the Senior Leadership Team at Sha Tin College, Hong Kong. He is an experienced teacher and examiner. He writes for Business Review and the corresponding e-Review, published by Philip Allan. He is the author of several publications on business and management for IGCSE and IB Diploma.
Margaret Duice is Head of Business Education, also at Sha Tin College. She is an experienced teacher and the co-author of an international business studies textbook.
Cambridge International Examinations and Hodder Education: Hodder Education works closely with Cambridge International Examinations and is an authorised publisher of endorsed textbooks for a wide range of Cambridge syllabuses and curriculum frameworks. Hodder Education resources, tried and tested over many years but updated regularly, are used with confidence worldwide by thousands of Cambridge students.
