Access to Economics offers comprehensive coverage of the A Level syllabuses for the main examining bodies. This text covers the basic principles of economics and is an ideal introduction for anyone with no previous knowledge of the area. With a user-friendly approach the book can be used by students as a stand alone text providing a sound understanding for open-learning schemes as well as those on more traditional school or college based courses. The text avoids excessive use of mathematics whilst providing students with competence in the area of economics. Key features include: learning objectives are clearly stated at the beginning of each chapter; summary of key points at the end of each chapter; numbered paragraphs ensure easy cross reference; multiple choice questions are given throughout to aid learning.
The Nature of Economics The Economic Problem Elements of Demand Elements of Supply The Determination of Market Price Elasticity’s of Demand Supply and Demand in Action The Theory of Consumer Demand Costs of Production Theory of the Firm Perfect Competition Monopoly Monopolistic Competition Oligopoly Payments to Factors: Wages The Return to the Lane: Rent Capital and Interest The Market Revisited The Circular Flow of Income National Income Accounting GDP and the Standard of Living The Determination of Output Equilibrium and the Circular Flow The Consumption Function Money Fiscal Policy Taxation Monetary Policy Exchange Rates Economic Policy: Full Employment The Control of Inflation Balance of Payments Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply Economic Growth International Trade The Economics of European Integration Standard Topics and Suggested Answers Answers to Assessment Questions Richard Ledward is Senior Lecturer in Economics at Staffordshire University and an Examiner in A Level Economics for several examining bodies. Printed by Athenaeum Press Ltd.
Richard Ledward is Senior Lecturer in Economics at Staffordshire University and an Examiner in A Level Economics for several examining bodies.