'Essential Economics' started off its life as a set of class notes, given to students, to help introduce them to the new subject of Economics. Students often used these notes to help them prepare for final IB Diploma exams. Since then the notes have expanded into the present slim volume 'Essential Economics'. The aim is to cover the key ideas precisely and succinctly, and in a memorable way, in contrast to much longer textbooks which are often unread by students.

Arranged in four sections, provides review exercises and past examination questions for topics in microeconomics, macroeconomics, interantional economics, and development economics.

Developed in cooperation with the International Baccalaureate® Ensure full coverage of the new syllabus with this comprehensive guide written by highly experienced authors, that explores all topics through inquiry, concepts, content and contexts and their interrelationships with each other. - Explore economics through the nine key concepts in the new course with our newly developed acronym for a deeper and more integrated understanding of the subject. - Includes new integrated subtopics of Economics of the environment and Economics of inequality and poverty which helps bring to light the global challenges facing the planet today and how these can be addressed using an Economics lens. - Apply new skills and knowledge to everyday life with examples and case studies. - Foster the attributes of the lB learner profile with explicit reference made throughout, as well as TOK links for every topic. - Prepare for the new assessment model with exam-style questions and review questions. - Avoid common mistakes and aim for the best grades with expert tips and hints.

This comprehensive and engaging text, developed in cooperation with the IB, follows the new curriculum for first assessment in 2022. With accessible, engaging lessons students will actively relate economics to real-world issues and the global economy. The international examples and case studies encourage students to analyse economics in terms of present-day challenges and concerns. Conceptual links are provided to help students understand the over-arching big questions that relate economics to the multi-faceted challenges of the world economy including how it works and changes over time. Through inquiry-based tasks and links to TOK and ATL activities students will gain a deep understanding of economics. Practice activities will develops the skills required to succeed in the IB assessment including exam-style questions and data response questions. Clear explanations will help students achieve assessment success. About the Series: Oxford's IB Diploma Course Books are essential resource materials designed in cooperation with the IB to provide students with extra support through their IB studies. Course Books provide advice and guidance on specific course assessment requirements, mirroring the IB philosophy and providing opportunities for critical thinking.

Directly linked to Oxford's bestselling DP Economics resources, this new Course Preparation resource thoroughly prepares students to meet the demands of IB Diploma Programme Economics. Ideal for students who have studied non-IB courses at pre-16 level, the text introduces learners to the IB approach, terminology and skills.

Our bestselling IB Diploma course book for Economics has been revised and updated in line with the 2011 syllabus change. Now in colour, with increased diagrams and photographs to support students' learning as well as a CD-ROM that contains 17 handy revision sheets, specimen papers, glossary, and weblinks for further research.