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Economics for the IB Diploma with CD-ROM

Edition:

2nd Edition

Author:

Ellie Tragakes

Published:

November 2011

Format:

ISBN:

9780521186407

A comprehensive new edition of Economics for the IB Diploma.

$55.00

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Overview

This lively Coursebook offers comprehensive coverage of the Economics syllabus for the IB Diploma at both Standard and Higher Levels. The new edition has been extensively revised to meet the requirements of the new syllabus (effective 2011). Written by a highly experienced author and developed in association with teachers, Economics for the IB Diploma provides an international perspective and in-depth coverage of all four sections of the syllabus. Designed for class use and independent study, it presupposes no background knowledge and offers clear explanations of economic concepts using accessible language.

Features

Integrated cross-references to the syllabus learning outcomes.
Questions throughout each chapter to provoke discussion and test students' understanding.
'Real World Focus' international case studies to bring economic theories to life.
Links to Theory of Knowledge concepts alongside appropriate topics to stimulate thought and discussion.
A glossary of all syllabus terms and concepts.
Student CD-ROM providing high quality supplementary materials including extensive exam practice for Papers 1, 2 and 3 and key diagrams to aid revision.
A great match for teaching AS and A Level. Download a chart that shows the correlation between Economics for the IB Diploma and the A Level Economics syllabi from AQA, Edexcel, and OCR.

Introduction to the student and teacher
Introduction
1. The foundations of economics
Section 1. Microeconomics: 2. Competitive markets: demand and supply
3. Elasticities
4. Government intervention
5. Market failure
6. The theory of the firm I: production, costs, revenues and profit
7. The theory of the firm II: market structures
Section 2. Macroeconomics:
8. The level of overall economic activity
9. Aggregate demand and aggregate supply
10. Macroeconomic objectives I: low unemployment, low and stable rate of inflation
11. Macroeconomic objectives II: economic growth and equity in the distribution of income
12. Demand-side and supply-side policies
Section 3. International Economics:
13. International trade
14. Exchange rates and the balance of payments
15. Economic integration and the terms of trade
Section 4. Development Economics:
16. Understanding economic development
17. Topics in economic development
18. Foreign sources of finance and foreign debt
19. Consequences of economic growth and the balance between markets and intervention
Glossary
Index
Acknowledgements.