
A Complete Economics Resource for KS4 & KS5
This engaging and thought-provoking resource explores the concept of shrinkflation—where products shrink in size but not in price—and its real-world implications for inflation, consumer behaviour, and market dynamics.
Ideal for GCSE and A-Level Economics, this book is packed with accessible explanations, modern examples (e.g., Walkers, Cadbury, Coca-Cola), and practical classroom activities that bring economic theory to life.
Key Topics Covered:
Shrinkflation and cost-push inflation
CPI, RPI, and the measurement of inflation
Real income, purchasing power, and living standards
Price elasticity of demand and behavioural economics
Market structures and non-price competition
Information failure and market failure
Features:
Clear definitions of core terms
Case studies (including the UK’s cost-of-living crisis)
Discussion prompts and essay questions
Investigative tasks, crosswords, and student projects
Fully aligned with AQA, Edexcel, and OCR Economics specs
Suitable for classwork, homework, or flipped learning
Perfect for: Economics teachers, business studies educators, and PSHE/citizenship links to cost of living and consumer awareness.
Help students make sense of what’s really happening in the supermarket aisle—while deepening their understanding of essential economic concepts.
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