Carefully structured around the OCR specification, OCR A2 Economics combines clear and concise explanation and analysis of economic terms and concepts with frequent examples that show the application of those concepts to real-world situations. Exercises throughout the book enable students to engage in economic analysis in an active way that assists learning. Commentary on these exercises together with additional questions and discussion points are available in an accompanying Teacher Guide that can be purchased separately. This highly accessible yet authoritative book is essential reading for all A2 students following the OCR specification.

Author Biography

Peter Smith is a senior lecturer in the Economics Division at the University of Southampton, and is editor of Economic Review, published by Philip Allan Updates. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and an Associate of the Academy's Economics Network.