Cambridge IGCSE Economics 0455 — Revision Notes & Past Papers
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What is Cambridge IGCSE Economics 0455?
Cambridge IGCSE Economics (0455) is Cambridge Assessment International Education's IGCSE introduction to economics. The syllabus covers six broad topics: The basic economic problem, The allocation of resources, Microeconomic decision makers, Government and the macroeconomy, Economic development, and International trade and globalisation. Students learn key economic concepts, models, and policy debates from both microeconomic and macroeconomic perspectives. Assessment is two externally examined papers with no coursework.
Assessment
- Paper 1 (45 min, 30 marks) — multiple choice
- Paper 2 (2h 15, 90 marks) — structured questions
- Total 120 marks · 100% external · no coursework
Topics
- Economic problem · Resource allocation
- Microeconomic agents · Macroeconomy
- Economic development · Trade and globalisation
Grading
- A*-G grading
- Grade C/4 = standard pass for universities
- Grade A*/A often required for A Level Economics
Source: Cambridge IGCSE Economics 0455 syllabus (Cambridge International)
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