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Published: 29/08/2008

Extent: 144 pages

Illustrations: Full colour illustrations and photos

 

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Summary:
Exam Revision Notes are the essential foundation for a successful revision programme. The aim of AS/A-Level Economics is to accelerate the learning process by providing systematic and concise coverage of the subject core, allowing you time to develop the higher-level skills of analysis and evaluation.

Written by an experienced examiner, the notes are accompanied by short commentaries which highlight key points, identify common pitfalls and offer guidance on underlying patterns.

This effective combination of essential notes and invaluable expert advice creates the ideal revision resource.

• Prepare a thorough revision plan
  

• Revise core topics effectively
  

• Identify what they are being asked to answer in their exams
  

• Improve their exam technique and ultimately their grade
  

Table of Contents:
Unit 1 Microeconomics for AS: Markets, market imperfections and market failure
A The nature and scope of economics
B The theory of demand
C The theory of supply
D The elementary theory of price
E Some further analysis of price determination and resource allocation
F Market imperfections and market failure
Unit 2 Macroeconomics for AS: National and international economics
A The circular flow of income and how it is measured
B Problems of imbalance
C Problems of instability
D Government and the economy
Unit 3 Microeconomics for A2: The economics of business
A The factors of production
B The size and scale of production
C The theories of the firm
D The pricing of productive factors
E A role for government intervention in business activity
Unit 4 Macroeconomics for A2: The national and global economy
A The national economy
B International trade
C The balance of payments
D Foreign exchange
E The less developed world
F Globalisation

About the Author(s):
John Hearn is an examiner and team leader and a former Head of Economics and Business Studies for a sixth form college.