Economics AS & A Level Revision Guide

  • Cambridge International AS & A Level Economics: Study & Revision Guide.
  • Designed to build strong subject knowledge, skills, and an international outlook.
  • Includes author guidance and in-depth coverage of the revised syllabus (9708).
  • Features real-life case studies, examples from economies around the world, exam-style questions, key terms, and study tips.

Revision Strategy

  • Review work, learn it, and test understanding topic by topic.
  • Personalise notes and track progress by ticking off each section as revised.

Revision Planner:

  • Plan revision topic by topic.
  • Tick each box when:
    • Topic revised and understood
    • Tested self
    • Practiced exam-style questions

Features for Success:

Study Tips

  • Develop exam technique and maximise achievement.

Key Terms and Definitions

  • Clear and concise definitions of essential terms.
  • Glossary provided online.

Key Concepts

  • Shows how topics relate to fundamental economic concepts.

Key Skills

  • Highlights where important skills can be applied.

Revision Activities

  • Interactive activities to understand each topic.

Now Test Yourself

  • Short, knowledge-based questions to test learning.
  • Answers provided online.

Exam Preparation

  • Exam-style questions and answers to consolidate revision and practice exam skills.

Syllabus Topics

AS Level

  • Basic economic ideas and resource allocation
  • The price system and the microeconomy
  • Government microeconomic intervention
  • The macroeconomy
  • Government macroeconomic intervention
  • International economic issues

A Level

  • The price system and the microeconomy
  • Government microeconomic intervention
  • The macroeconomy
  • Government macroeconomic intervention
  • International economic issues

Key Concepts

  • Scarcity and choice
  • The margin and decision making
  • Equilibrium and disequilibrium
  • Time
  • Efficiency and inefficiency
  • The role of government and issues of equality and equity
  • Progress and development

Countdown to Exams

  • 6–8 weeks to go
    • Review syllabus, organise notes, create a revision plan, set sensible targets (40-minute sessions with breaks).
  • 2–5 weeks to go
    • Read through book sections, use expert tips and key terms. Tick off confident topics and highlight difficult ones. Test understanding with questions, note problem areas, prepare planned answers to exam-style questions, use revision activities like mind maps or flashcards, and track progress with rewards.
  • 1 week to go
    • Do timed practice of past papers and seek feedback. Brush up on difficulty areas and attend revision classes.
  • The day before the examination
    • Flick through the Study and Revision Guide for useful reminders.
    • Check the time and place of your examination.
    • Make sure you have everything you need.
    • Allow some time to relax and have an early night to ensure you are fresh and alert for the examination.