Part 1 Defining Economics 1. What is Economics? 2. The origins and evolution of economic thinking Part 2 The Scope of Economics 3. Individuals and Economics 4. Competition and Market Failure 5. Debates in Macroeconomics and Development 6. Economics as a Science? 7. Economics and Society Part 3 Studying Economics 8. the Economist’s Toolkit 9. Preparing for University 10. Economics at University Part 4 Using Economics 11. Attributes of an Economics Graduate 12. Prospects for you as an Economics Graduate
Biography
Peter Smith is Emeritus Professor in Economics at the University of Southampton, UK. He has published textbooks for A-level economics and produced interactive learning materials to accompany a best-selling first year undergraduate text. He is an Associate of the Economics Network, a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Reviewer for the Quality Assurance Agency.
