Summary: Written by a senior examiner, Ray Powell, this AQA A2 Economics Student Unit Guide is the essential study companion for Unit 4: The National and International Economy.This full-colour book includes all you need to know to prepare for your unit exam: clear guidance on the content of the unit, with topic summaries, knowledge check questions and a quick-reference index examiner's advice throughout, so you will know what to expect in the exam and will be able to demonstrate the skills required exam-style questions, with graded student responses, so you can see clearly what is required to get a better grade
This full-colour book includes all you need to know to prepare for your unit exam:
Table of Contents: About this bookGetting the most from this bookContent GuidanceThe growth of modern macroeconomicsEconomic growth, the economic cycle and living standardsAggregate demand and aggregate supplyUnemployment and inflationThe Phillips curve and the natural rate of unemploymentMonetary policyFiscal policy, taxation and public expenditureInternational trade, globalisation and the EUThe balance of payments, exchange rates and the euroQuestions & AnswersData-response questionsEssay questionsKnowledge check answersIndex
About the Author(s): Ray Powell is a Chief Examiner in AS and A-level economics. He is currently Head of Economics at Wimbledon High School and is author of the AQA economics textbook, also published by Philip Allan Updates.