SSS 2 Economics Syllabus1.
Basic Tools for Economic Analysis - Introduction to economics
- The economic problem
- Scarcity and choice
- Opportunity cost
- Production possibilities frontier
- Rational decision-making
2.
Concept of Demand and Supply - Law of demand
- Determinants of demand
- Elasticity of demand
- Law of supply
- Determinants of supply
- Elasticity of supply
- Market equilibrium
3.
Distribution - Factors of production
- Rent, wages, interest, and profit
- Income distribution
- Poverty and inequality
4.
Production Possibility Curve - Concepts of efficiency and inefficiency
- Trade-offs and opportunity cost
- Shifts in the production possibility curve
5.
Cost Concepts - Fixed costs and variable costs
- Total cost, average cost, and marginal cost
- Long-run and short-run costs
6.
Revenue Concepts - Total revenue, average revenue, and marginal revenue
- Profit maximization
7.
Economic Systems - Traditional, command, market, and mixed economies
- Role of government in different economic systems
8.
Labour Market - Demand and supply of labor
- Wage determination
- Labor market issues
9.
Utility Theory - Consumer behavior
- Marginal utility and consumer equilibrium
- Indifference curve analysis
10.
Price Determination - Price elasticity of demand and supply
- Factors affecting price determination
- Price controls and their impact
11.
Fiscal Policy - Government spending and taxation
- Budget deficits and surpluses
- Role of fiscal policy in stabilizing the economy
12.
Balanced and Unbalanced Budget - Budgetary policy
- Balanced budget multiplier
- Effects of budget deficits and surpluses
13.
Market Structures - Perfect competition
- Monopoly
- Monopolistic competition
- Oligopoly
14.
Financial Institutions - Banks and their functions
- Central banks
- Financial markets
15.
Demand and Supply of Money - Money supply and money demand
- Monetary policy
- Role of central banks in controlling money supply
16.
Inflation & Deflation - Causes and effects of inflation
- Anti-inflationary policies
- Deflation and its impact
By following this syllabus, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of various economic concepts and their application in real-world scenarios.
This course is helpful for the following exams: SSS 2