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First Steps in Economics – Complete Introductory Guide for KS4 & KS5

A clear, engaging and accessible introduction to core economic concepts—perfect for GCSE and A-Level students or any KS4/KS5 learners beginning their economics journey.

This comprehensive and visually engaging resource covers essential topics including:

• Scarcity and the Economic Problem
• Opportunity Cost and Decision-Making
• Micro vs Macroeconomics
• Market Structures and Failures
• Government Intervention
• Consumer Behaviour and Elasticity
• Real-life Applications and Case Studies

Designed to spark curiosity and encourage critical thinking, the book combines plain English explanations with relatable examples, interactive tasks, and built-in assessment opportunities.

Perfect for:

• Economics teachers introducing new topics
• Cover lessons or flipped learning
• Homework, enrichment or independent study
• Cross-curricular PSHE/citizenship discussions

Also includes glossary terms, review questions, discussion prompts and project tasks to suit mixed abilities and support independent or group learning.

Ideal for AQA, Edexcel and OCR specifications. Printable and digital-friendly.