Grade 10 Economics Syllabus1. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)- Definition and measurement of GDP
- Components of GDP: consumption, investment, government spending, and net exports
- Real GDP vs. nominal GDP
- GDP per capita
- Limitations of GDP as a measure of economic well-being
2. Living Standards- Factors influencing living standards
- Human Development Index (HDI)
- Poverty line and poverty indicators
- Income inequality and its impact on living standards
3. Poverty- Definition and measurement of poverty
- Causes of poverty
- Government policies and programs to alleviate poverty
- Poverty reduction strategies
4. Population- Population growth rate
- Population distribution and density
- Demographic transition model
- Population policies and their impact on economic development
5. Differences in Economic Development Between Countries- Factors influencing economic development
- Classification of countries based on economic development (developed, developing, least developed)
- Disparities in income and wealth between countries
6. International Specialization- Comparative advantage and trade
- Factors influencing international specialization
- Benefits and costs of international specialization
7. Globalisation, Free Trade, and Protection- Definition and features of globalisation
- Advantages and disadvantages of globalisation
- Arguments for and against free trade
- Types of trade barriers (tariffs, quotas, subsidies) and their effects
8. Foreign Exchange Rates- Exchange rate determination
- Fixed vs. floating exchange rates
- Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on international trade and investment
9. Current Account of Balance of Payments- Components of the current account (trade balance, net income, net transfers)
- Relationship between the current account and other components of the balance of payments
- Implications of current account deficits and surpluses
10. The Basic Economic Problem- Scarcity and choice
- Production possibilities curve
- Factors of production (land, labor, capital, entrepreneurship)
- Economic systems (market, command, mixed)
11. Allocation of Resources- Market mechanisms and price determination
- Role of government in resource allocation
- Efficiency vs. equity in resource allocation
12. Microeconomic Decision Makers- Consumers and their choices
- Producers and their decisions
- Market equilibrium and the role of prices
13. Government and the Macro-Economy- Role of government in macroeconomic policy
- Fiscal policy and its tools (government spending, taxation)
- Monetary policy and its tools (interest rates, money supply)
14. Economic Development- Definition and indicators of economic development
- Factors contributing to economic development
- Strategies for promoting economic development
15. International Trade and Globalisation- Benefits and costs of international trade
- Trade agreements and organizations (WTO, NAFTA, EU)
- Globalisation and its impact on national economies
This syllabus for Grade 10 Economics covers a wide range of topics related to economic concepts, theories, and policies. Students will gain an understanding of key economic principles and their application in real-world contexts. By studying these topics, students will develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of the global economy.
This course is helpful for the following exams: Grade 10