Economics for CSEC® Examinations

• Provides full coverage of syllabus as shown in the list of objectives at the start of each chapter
• Concept maps at the start of each chapter to define the scope of the topic and to establish links within the topic
• Clear and concise explanations of topics, with illustrations and examples based on students’ life experiences to aid understanding and recall
• Material is presented in a variety of ways – text, tables, diagrams and charts to accommodate students with different learning styles
• Includes different assessment methods – multiple choice questions, short answer questions and essay-type questions to prepare students for real examination conditions
• Provides extensive coverage of topics that students find challenging such as Elasticity, Cost Theory, Market Failure and Comparative Advantage Theory
• Includes up-to-date data on macroeconomics topics such as Balance of Payments, Inflation, Unemployment Economic Integration and Caribbean Economies
• The book follows a clear and logical structure with each chapter building on the concepts and topics from the previous chapter
• Provides step-by-step guidance for the SBA component – how to choose a topic, formulating a topic statement and suggestions for SBAs. There is a sample SBA with tips and a section on how to earn marks in this component