Edexcel Economics A Theme 4: A Global Perspective

ISBN-13: 9781535589543 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 116 str.

Brendan Casey

Opis

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:

• 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.