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.

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.

Economics Course Companion

by Jocelyn Blink and Ian Dorton

Published 6 September 2012
This edition of the bestselling course book has been specifically designed to support the student through the IB Diploma Programme in Economics. Written by experienced authors and examiners for the 2011 syllabus content, this book provides students with materials and activities that will help them towards success in the course. It also offers advice and guidance to help students address the new quantitative elements of the syllabus. It now comes with even more
material on a brand new student CD-ROM, offering 17 handy revision sheets, specimen papers, a glossary and weblinks for further research. In addition the book provides activities integrated with study and learning approaches, TOK, and the IB learner profile to ensure that students are fully rounded
participants in the programme. Examples, features, and case studies drawn from around the world will also encourage students to develop an international perspective.

*Written by two IB Economics workshop leaders who have worked on the Economics curriculum review, and includes support directly from the IB
*Accurate mapping to the 2011 syllabus, so you can trust in a thorough approach
*Now even more engaging to motivate students - with a colourful design and student CD-ROM
*Full coverage of the new quantitative syllabus component at HL, with lots of practice and activities to concretely strengthen comprehension
*Activities seamlessly integrate the learner profile, with the best integration of the IB philosophy to develop outward-looking learners
*Includes a student CD-ROM with revision sheets, specimen papers, glossary, and weblinks to give students even more practice
*Exam, portfolio and Extended Essay advice included to support top achievement

About the series:
Developed directly with the IB, the Oxford IB Course Books are the most comprehensive core resources to support learners through their study. Fully incorporating the learner profile, resources are assessed by consulting experts in international-mindedness and TOK to ensure these crucial components are deeply embedded into learning.

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.