Pearson Edexcel A-Level Economics A Theme 1 Workbook: Introduction to markets and market failure

This workbook is a comprehensive resource for students studying A-level Economics, providing targeted support and practice for Theme 1 Introduction to Markets and Market Failure. It covers key topics, reinforces understanding, and includes exam-style questions and sample answers. It is adaptable to existing textbooks and schemes of work, promoting self-directed learning and self-testing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 56 pages
Publication date: 30 August 2019
Publisher: Hodder Education

This new edition workbook has been thoroughly revised and updated for 2019 to provide comprehensive coverage of the two A-level papers, Markets and Business Behaviour and Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. The workbook is designed to assist students in developing their skills and improving their subject knowledge, both within and outside the classroom.

The workbook is divided into two main sections: Theme 1: Introduction to Markets and Market Failure, and Theme 2: Markets and Business Behaviour.

Theme 1: Introduction to Markets and Market Failure

This section covers the key concepts and principles of markets and market failure, including the definition of markets, market efficiency, market imperfections, and market regulation. It also provides an overview of the different types of markets, such as goods markets, labor markets, and financial markets.

The section includes a range of practice questions and exam-style questions to help students develop their understanding and skills in this area. These questions cover a variety of topics, including market analysis, market equilibrium, and market efficiency.

Theme 2: Markets and Business Behaviour

This section covers the key concepts and principles of markets and business behaviour, including consumer behaviour, firm behaviour, and market competition. It also provides an overview of the different types of firms, such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations, and the factors that influence their behaviour.

The section includes a range of practice questions and exam-style questions to help students develop their understanding and skills in this area. These questions cover a variety of topics, including consumer decision-making, firm strategy, and market competition.

In addition to the practice questions, the workbook also includes a range of sample answers with commentary to help students meet the demands of the specification. The commentary provides insights and explanations of the key concepts and principles, and helps students to apply their knowledge to real-world situations.

The workbook is designed to be adaptable and flexible, and can be used alongside existing textbooks and schemes of work. It provides opportunities for self-directed learning and self-testing, allowing students to revise on their own terms and at their own pace.

Overall, this new edition workbook is an essential resource for students preparing for the A-level exams in Economics. It provides comprehensive coverage of the two papers, with targeted support for complex and challenging topics, and a range of practice questions and exam-style questions to help students develop their skills and improve their confidence.

Weight: 140g
Dimension: 209 x 297 x 3 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781510458093