1. Introduction To Economics

1.1 What Is Economics?

Economics as a Social Science

The Problem of Choice

The Production Possibilities Curve Model (PPC)

Modelling the Economy

1.2 How Do Economists Approach The World?

Economic Methodology

Economic Thought

2. Microeconomics

2.1 Demand

Demand, Price & Quantity

Non-Price Determinants of Demand

2.2 Supply

Supply, Price & Quantity

Non-Price Determinants of Supply

2.3 Competitive Market Equilibrium

Market Equilibrium & Disequilibrium

Functions of the Price Mechanism

Consumer & Producer Surplus

2.4 Price Elasticity of Demand (PED)

Definition, Calculation & Determinants of PED

The Significance of PED

2.5 Income Elasticity of Demand (YED)

2.5.1 Definition, Calculation & Illustration of YED

2.6 Price Elasticity of Supply (PES)

2.6.1 Definition, Calculation & Determinants of PES

2.7 Role of Government In Microeconomics

2.7.1 Reasons For Government Intervention In Markets

2.7.2 Government Intervention: Indirect Taxes & Subsidies

2.7.3 Government Intervention: Price Controls, Direct Provision & Regulation

2.8 Market Failure: Externalities & Common Pool (Access) Resources

2.8.1 Market Failure

2.8.2 Negative Externalities

2.8.3 Positive Externalities

2.8.4 Common Pool (Access) Resources

2.8.5 Government Intervention to Address the Market Failure

2.8.6 Other Interventions to Address the Market Failure

2.9 Market Failure: Public Goods

2.9.1 Public Goods

3. Macroeconomics

3.1 Measuring Economic Activity

3.1.1 National Income & The Circular Flow of Income

3.1.2 National Income Terminology & Calculations

3.1.3 The Business Cycle

3.1.4 Appropriateness of Using GDP/GNI to Measure Well-being

3.1.5 Alternative Measures of Well-Being

3.2 Variations in Economic Activity (AD & AS)

3.2.1 Aggregate Demand (AD)

3.2.2 Short-Run Aggregate Supply (SRAS)

3.2.3 Alternative Views of Aggregate Supply (AS)

3.2.4 Shifts of the Long-Run Aggregate Supply (LRAS)

3.2.5 Macroeconomic Equilibrium

3.3 Macroeconomic Objectives

3.3.1 An Introduction to Macroeconomic Objectives

3.3.2 Economic Growth

3.3.3 Low Unemployment

3.3.4 Low & Stable Rate of Inflation

3.3.5 Potential Conflicts Between Macroeconomic Objectives

3.4 Inequality & Poverty

3.4.1 Measuring Inequality & Poverty

3.4.2 Causes of Inequality & Poverty

3.4.3 Using Taxation to Reduce Inequality & Poverty

3.4.4 Other Policies to Reduce Inequality & Poverty

3.5 Demand Management: Monetary Policy

3.5.1 An Overview of Monetary Policy

3.5.2 The Effectiveness Of Monetary Policy

3.6 Demand Management: Fiscal Policy

3.6.1 An Overview of Fiscal Policy

3.6.2 The Effectiveness of Fiscal Policy

3.7 Supply-Side Policies

3.7.1 An Overview of Supply-Side Policies

3.7.2 The Effectiveness of Supply-Side Policies

4. The Global Economy

4.1 Benefits of International Trade

4.1.1 The Advantages of Free Trade

4.2 Types of Trade Protection

4.2.1 Tariffs

4.2.2 Quotas

4.2.3 Export Subsidies

4.2.4 Administrative Barriers

4.3 Arguments For & Against Trade Protection

4.3.1 Arguments For & Against Trade Protection

4.4 Economic Integration

4.4.1 Understanding Economic Integration

4.4.2 Types of Trading Blocs

4.4.3 The World Trade Organisation (WTO)

4.5 Exchange Rates

4.5.1 Types of Exchange Rate Systems

4.5.2 Causes & Consequences of Exchange Rate Fluctuations

4.6 Balance of Payments

4.6.1 Components of the Balance of Payments

4.7 Sustainable Development

4.7.1 The Sustainable Development Goals

4.8 Measuring Economic Development

4.8.1 Single Indicators of Development

4.8.2 Composite Indicators of Development

4.9 Barriers to Economic Growth & Development

4.9.1 Poverty Traps

4.9.2 Economic, Political & Social Barriers

4.10 Economic Growth & Development Strategies

4.10.1 Trade Strategies, Diversification & Social Enterprise

4.10.2 Market-Based & Interventionist Policies

4.10.3 Merit Goods & Inward Foreign Direct Investment

4.10.4 Foreign Aid & Development Assistance

4.10.5 Institutional Change

4.10.6 Evaluating Market Orientated Approaches Versus Government Intervention

4.10.7 Progress Towards Sustainable Development Goals

Exam boards

• DP IB Economics: HL

Study tools

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