Designed for students taking A level syllabuses, Scottish and Irish equivalents and introductory professional courses, this text brings economics into the real world. It contains study topics for students wishing to develop economics further. This edition has been rewritten in the light of the dramatic changes that have taken place within economics in the past few years. It covers internationalized concepts throughout. The theory is broken up with case studies, diagrams and activities. Each unit contains exam questions and activities at the end and is cross-referenced.