Unit 1 Introduction to economics

1.1 What is economics?

1.1.1—Economics as a social science

1.1.2—The problem of choice

1.1.3—Basic economic questions and systems

1.1.4—Production possibilities curve model

1.1.5—Circular flow of income model

1.2 How do economists approach the world?

Unit 2 Microeconomics

2.1 Demand

2.2 Supply

2.3 Competitive market equilibrium

2.5 Elasticities of demand

2.6 Elasticity of supply

2.7 Role of government in microeconomics

2.8 Market failure - externalities and common pool or common access resources

2.9 Market failure - public goods

Unit 3 Macroeconomics

3.1 Measuring economic activity and illustrating its variations

3.2 Variations in economic activity - aggregate demand and aggregate supply

3.3 Macroeconomic objectives

3.4 Economics of inequality and poverty

3.5 Demand management - monetary policy

3.6 Demand management - fiscal policy

3.7 Supply-side policies

Unit 4 The global economy

4.1 Benefits of international trade

4.2 Types of trade protection

4.3 Arguments for and against trade control/protection

4.4 Economic integration

4.5 Exchange rates

4.6 Balance of payments

4.7 Sustainable development

4.8 Measuring development

4.9 Barriers to economic growth and/or economic development

4.10 Economic growth and/or economic development strategies

IB Economics SL/Notes/1.1.1—Economics as a social science

IB Economics SL 1.1.1—Economics as a social science Notes

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