IB Course Companion: Economics Second Edition (International Baccalaureate)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199184992 ISBN 13: 9780199184996

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2011

The new edition of this bestselling Course Companion has been specifically designed to support the student through the IB Diploma Programme in Economics.

Written by experienced authors and examiners for the 2011 syllabus content, this book provides students with materials and activities that will help them towards success in the course. It also offers advice and guidance to help students address the new quantitative elements of the syllabus. It now comes with even more material on a brand new student CD-ROM, offering 17 handy revision sheets, specimen papers, a glossary and weblinks for further research.

In addition the book provides activities integrated with study and learning approaches, TOK, and the IB learner profile to ensure that students are fully rounded participants in the programme. Examples, features, and case studies drawn from around the world will also encourage students to develop an international perspective.

About the Author:

Jocelyn Blink and Ian Dorton are well-respected in their field.

Review:

The Economics Course Book is thorough and accurately covers the course syllabus. The connection with Theory of Knowledge is outstanding. Economics Workshop Leader, Australia The Oxford IB course books are the best ever resource for both teachers and students. They are practical, insightful and fully in line with the IB Course outcomes. Pat Hanson, IB Coordinator, Academy of the Holy Cross, USA All of the Oxford IB course books are terrific. Carolyn Hawkins, IB Coordinator, Cookeville High School, USA We have adopted most of the Oxford course books for our school. We find them well written, well linked to TOK issues and age appropriate. Sheta Saha, IB Coordinator, Chatsworth International School, Singapore