Description
This book is intended as both a revision guide and student notes for Edexcel Economics A Theme 4: A Global Perspective. It builds on the material from Theme 2, and also includes sections on poverty and inequality, and development economics. Application and evaluation given throughout.
Topics covered:
Although mainly aimed at the Edexcel A Level syllabus it may also have relevance for other students on other economics courses post-16 or degree level.
This book is intended as both a revision guide and student notes for Edexcel Economics A Theme 4: A Global Perspective. It builds on the material from Theme 2, and also includes sections on poverty and inequality, and development economics. Application and evaluation given throughout.
Topics covered:
- Globalisation
- Patterns of trade
- Specialisation and trade
- Trade liberalisation
- Protectionism
- Trading blocs and the WTO
- International competitiveness
- Balance of payments
- Exchange rates
- The EU
- Inward foreign investment and MNC's
- Public spending and taxation
- Poverty and inequality
- Emerging and developing economies
- Limits to growth in developing countries
- Strategies to promote growth and development
- The financial sector
- External shocks & problems facing policy makers
- Appendix: UK economy key data 2016-17
Although mainly aimed at the Edexcel A Level syllabus it may also have relevance for other students on other economics courses post-16 or degree level.
