IGCSE Economics
Learn microeconomics and macroeconomics with real-world application and policy analysis.
IGCSE Economics provides a foundation in economic concepts and their application to real-world situations. Students learn about market systems, government intervention, and international trade, developing analytical and evaluative skills.
Why IGCSE Economics Matters
IGCSE and GCSE grades are usually what sixth forms and IB or A Level programs look at when deciding whether you can take a subject further.
Grades: Cambridge IGCSE A*–G (9–1 in England only); Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and UK GCSE 9–1.
Papers, tiers and coursework differ by board and by subject, so lessons follow your own specification: tell us your board and syllabus code on the intro call.
IGCSE Economics topics
An outline of the main topics. The exact content and its order follow your own board's specification.
- Scarcity
- Opportunity cost
- Economic systems
- PPF
- Demand and supply
- Price mechanism
- Market failure
- Production
- Costs
- Market structures
- Labor markets
- GDP
- Inflation
- Unemployment
- Government policy
- Specialization
- Trade barriers
- Exchange rates
- Globalization
How lessons approach Economics
Understanding the content, and answering the questions the way the mark scheme rewards.
- Draw diagrams for every concept
- Apply theory to current events
- Understand cause and effect chains
- Learn to evaluate policies
- Always draw clear, labeled diagrams
- Practice data interpretation
- Structure evaluation with pros and cons
- Use economic terminology precisely
Past papers
Past papers with detailed mark schemes, worked through in lessons with the mark scheme.