Edexcel A Level Economics A

Develop your students' knowledge of economic themes 1 and 2 of the Edexcel specification and put theory into context, with focused case studies and practice activities. Maximise their potential in Edexcel A level Economics A with this Edexcel-endorsed textbook, which includes topic-by-topic guidance from Peter Smith: - Keep your students' up to date with the rapidly changing world: new exciting case studies will help them analyse and evaluate - Build their quantitative skills with worked examples and practice activities throughout the book - Ensure they can explain key economic concepts and issues accurately and effectively: learn the key terms throughout the text and in the theme-by-theme glossaries - Feel confident in their exam skills: put what they learn into practice with activities and practice questions Contents Theme 1 Introduction to markets and market failure - Chapter 1 The nature of economics - Chapter 2 The nature of demand - Chapter 3 The nature of supply - Chapter 4 How markets work: price determination - Chapter 5 How markets work: the price mechanism in action - Chapter 6 Market failure and externalities - Chapter 7 Market failure: public goods and information gaps - Chapter 8 Government intervention and government failure Theme 1 key terms Theme 1 practice questions Theme 2 The UK economy - performance and policies - Chapter 9 Measures of economic performance: economic growth - Chapter 10 Measures of economic performance: inflation, unemployment and the balance of payments - Chapter 11 Aggregate demand - Chapter 12 Aggregate supply - Chapter 13 National income and macroeconomic equilibrium - Chapter 14 Economic growth - Chapter 15 Macroeconomic policy objectives - Chapter 16 Macroeconomic policies Theme 2 key terms Theme 2 practice questions Index

- Revised synoptic links to aid thinking across A-level topics - Knowledge-check questions to test students' understanding and grow their confidence - Refreshed real-world case studies on up-to-date topics with follow-up questions to build knowledge - New practice questions to develop important assessment skills, with answers available online - New examples, statistics and information in context

Edexcel's own resources for the new Edexcel GCE Economics specification

Get your best grades with this exam-focused text that will guide you through the content and skills you need to prepare for the exam. Manage your own revision with step-by-step support from experienced examiner Quintin Brewer. Use specific examples to place economic theory in a real-world context. With My Revision Notes: Edexcel A-level Economics, apply economic terms accurately with the help of definitions and key words. - Plan and pace your revision with the revision planner - Use the expert tips to clarify key points - Avoid making typical mistakes with expert advice - Test yourself with end-of-topic questions and answers and tick off each topic as you complete it - Get exam ready with last minute quick quizzes at www.hoddereducation.co.uk/myrevisionnotes

With clear topic summaries of content needed for the exams, knowledge-check questions and samples of exam-style questions and answers throughout, this guide will help you prepare for exams with confidence. - Identify key content for the exams with our concise summary of topics - Find out what examiners are looking for with our Questions and Answers section - Test your knowledge with rapid-fire questions and answers - Avoid common pitfalls with clear definitions and exam tips throughout - Reinforce learning with bullet-list summaries at the end of each section

Exam board: Edexcel Level: A-level Subject: Economics First teaching: September 2015 First exams: Summer 2016 (AS); Summer 2017 (A-level) Covering what you really need to know for Edexcel A-level Economics - in less than 130 pages, this revision guide makes revision easy - whether you're getting started early or you need to do some last-minute cramming. - Find key facts at your fingertips with quick summaries of the content, concepts and terms from the Edexcel A-level Economics specification - Get better grades in your exams with tips on exam technique, mistakes to avoid and important things to remember - Revise and practise using end-of-topic questions and in-depth synoptic questions at the end of each section - Benefit from the knowledge of experienced teachers and authors Steve Stoddard and David Horner

This new edition Student Guide has been fully updated for 2019 and covers Theme 2 The UK economy - performance and policies A-level Paper 2 The national and global economy, and A-level Paper 3 Microeconomics and Macroeconomics will both draw on topics from Theme 2. With clear topic summaries of content needed for the exams, knowledge-check questions and samples of exam-style questions and answers throughout, this guide will help you prepare for exams with confidence. - Identify key content for the exams with our concise summary of topics - Find out what examiners are looking for with our Questions and Answers section - Test your knowledge with rapid-fire questions and answers - Avoid common pitfalls with clear definitions and exam tips throughout - Reinforce learning with bullet-list summaries at the end of each section