We are very pleased to place before the students the thoroughly revised, enlarged and updated edition of the book entitled 'I.C.S.E. Economic Applications' for the students of Class IX This edition of the book has been designed strictly according to the latest course scheme prescribed by the Council of Indian Certificate of Secondary Examination (I.C.S.E.), New Delhi. • Efforts have been made to incorporate the latest available material and statistical information pertaining to various aspects of the Indian Economy. • Each chapter is equipped with a Question Bank consisting of exam oriented questions with their to-the-point answers. • To make the text interesting and easily understandable the language has been kept simple and lucid. • The book covers the course comprehensively. • Project work given at the end has been specially designed for the students. • Two Model Test Papers based on the examination pattern have also been given at the end. • Glossary of various technical terms used in the book has been further updated to cover the entire course. It is, therefore, sincerely hoped that this book will prove immensely useful to both students and teachers. We express our special thanks to M/s Goyal Brothers Prakasban for bringing out the book in record time. Suggestions and opinions of the readers of the book would be most welcome. J.P. Goel & Kaushal Goel C-131B, Sushant Lok-3 Sector 57, Gurugram (Haryana) Mobile : 9810945659 8595188940 e-mail : jpgoel03@gmai1 .com

The book 'l.C.S.E. Commercial Applications' for Class X has been thoroughly revised and upgraded according to the latest syllabus prescribed by the Council for Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi for the l.C.S.E. examinations. The focus of this paper is on application of basic concept and techniques. The aims of this paper are as follows : 1. To develop in students a perceptive, sensitive and critical response to the role of business in a simple way. 2. To develop in students an analytical ability to balance the demands of social and business parameters with individual aspirations. 3. To help in creating an appreciation for the diverse roles of both the entrepreneur and the professional manager. 4. To develop an ability to work in and through teams. 5. To provide appropriate knowledge and skills as a basis for further study and work. I am sure the book would prove useful to the concerned students. The book is written in a simple and lucid style. A large numberofexamplesand illustrations are given to facilitate understanding. Question bank is given at the end of each chapter. Assignments and case studies are given to enable the students to score well in internal assessment. ICSE Specimen Question Paper (Solved) is given at the end of book. Solved ICSE Past Years' Examination Question Papers can also be accessed through given QR Codes. Suggestions for improvement of the book are most welcome and shall be gratefully acknowledged. - Dr. C.B. Gupta

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