Economics for CSEC Examinations

Description

Economics for CSEC^® Examinations is a comprehensive text for Caribbean students. This new, full-colour text from Macmillan offers comprehensive coverage of the CSEC^® Economics syllabus. It has been developed by a highly experienced Caribbean teacher, supported by a team of advisers from the Caribbean and the UK.

The book includes thorough explanations of Economic theory, real-life Caribbean examples based on students’ lives and experiences, In-Text Questions and examination practice questions at the end of each chapter. The material is presented in a variety of ways which is designed to engage students, keep them on task and improve learning.

Key features:

• 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
• 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
• 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