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