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Cambridge IGCSE Economics
Cambridge IGCSE Economics (0455). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official syllabus, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
- Syllabus
- 0455
- Board
- Cambridge
- Qualification
- IGCSE
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Topics and resources
Each topic below is from the official Cambridge document for Cambridge IGCSE Economics (0455), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for Cambridge IGCSE Economics (0455) only.
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- Topic 1
The basic economic problem
Covers The nature of the economic problem, The factors of production, Opportunity cost, Production possibility curve (PPC) diagrams
Study guides
Revision notes
- Topic 2
The allocation of resources
Covers Microeconomics and macroeconomics, The role of markets in allocating resources, Demand, Supply, Price determination, Price changes, Price elasticity of demand (PED), Price elasticity of supply (PES), Market economic system, Market failure, Mixed economic system
Study guides
- Demand and supply: curves, movements and shifts (0455) Read guide
- Equilibrium, disequilibrium and price changes (0455) Read guide
- Micro and macro, markets and the price mechanism (0455) Read guide
- Price elasticity of demand and supply (0455) Read guide
- The market economic system and market failure (0455) Read guide
- The mixed economic system and government intervention (0455) Read guide
- The Allocation of Resources (Cambridge 0455) Read guide
Revision notes
- Demand and supply: curves, movements and shifts (0455) Revise topic
- Equilibrium, disequilibrium and price changes (0455) Revise topic
- Micro and macro, markets and the price mechanism (0455) Revise topic
- Price elasticity of demand and supply (0455) Revise topic
- The market economic system and market failure (0455) Revise topic
- The mixed economic system and government intervention (0455) Revise topic
- The Allocation of Resources Revise topic
Practice questions
- Demand and supply: curves, movements and shifts (0455) Try questions
- Equilibrium, disequilibrium and price changes (0455) Try questions
- Micro and macro, markets and the price mechanism (0455) Try questions
- Price elasticity of demand and supply (0455) Try questions
- The market economic system and market failure (0455) Try questions
- The mixed economic system and government intervention (0455) Try questions
- The Allocation of Resources Try questions
- Topic 3
Microeconomic decision makers
Covers Money and banking, Households, Workers, Trade unions, Firms, Firms' production, Firms' costs, revenue and objectives, Market structure
Study guides
- Classification, growth and size of firms (0455) Read guide
- Costs, revenue and objectives of firms (0455) Read guide
- Demand for factors, production and productivity, and market structure (0455) Read guide
- Microeconomic Decision Makers (0455) Read guide
- Money, banking and household spending, saving and borrowing (0455) Read guide
- Workers, wages and trade unions (0455) Read guide
Revision notes
- Classification, growth and size of firms (0455) Revise topic
- Costs, revenue and objectives of firms (0455) Revise topic
- Demand for factors, production and productivity, and market structure (0455) Revise topic
- Money, banking and household saving and borrowing (0455) Revise topic
- Workers, wages and trade unions (0455) Revise topic
Practice questions
- Classification, growth and size of firms (0455) Try questions
- Costs, revenue and objectives of firms (0455) Try questions
- Demand for factors, production and productivity, and market structure (0455) Try questions
- Money, banking and household saving and borrowing (0455) Try questions
- Workers, wages and trade unions (0455) Try questions
- Topic 4
Government and the macroeconomy
Covers The role of government, The macroeconomic aims of government, Fiscal policy, Monetary policy, Supply-side policy, Economic growth, Employment and unemployment, Inflation and deflation
Study guides
- Causes, consequences and policies of economic growth (0455) Read guide
- Employment and unemployment (0455) Read guide
- Fiscal policy measures and monetary policy (0455) Read guide
- Government budget, spending and taxation (0455) Read guide
- Inflation and deflation (0455) Read guide
- Supply-side policy, and measuring economic growth and recession (0455) Read guide
- The role of government and macroeconomic aims (0455) Read guide
Revision notes
- Causes, consequences and policies of economic growth (0455) Revise topic
- Employment and unemployment (0455) Revise topic
- Fiscal policy measures and monetary policy (0455) Revise topic
- Government budget, spending and taxation (0455) Revise topic
- Inflation and deflation (0455) Revise topic
- Supply-side policy, and measuring economic growth and recession (0455) Revise topic
- The role of government and macroeconomic aims (0455) Revise topic
Practice questions
- Causes, consequences and policies of economic growth (0455) Try questions
- Employment and unemployment (0455) Try questions
- Fiscal policy measures and monetary policy (0455) Try questions
- Government budget, spending and taxation (0455) Try questions
- Inflation and deflation (0455) Try questions
- Supply-side policy, and measuring economic growth and recession (0455) Try questions
- The role of government and macroeconomic aims (0455) Try questions
- Topic 5
Economic development
Covers Living standards, Poverty, Population, Differences in economic development between countries
Study guides
Revision notes
- Topic 6
International trade and globalisation
Covers International specialisation, Globalisation, free trade and protection, Foreign exchange rates, Current account of balance of payments
Study guides
Revision notes
Covering more than one topic
Course guides, exam preparation and pages that span several topics.
Study guides
No study guide for this course yet.
Revision notes
No revision notes for this course yet.
Practice questions
Source: Cambridge International – official IGCSE Economics (0455) syllabus PDF, Version 2, published December 2025 — For examination in 2026. Verified 2026-08-19. Subtopics are shown where Marlbridge has entered them; a topic may have more in the official document. A topic listed here is part of the syllabus; it does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.
About this course
- Qualification
- Cambridge IGCSE Economics
- Spec code
- 0455
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Yes — request a free trial class
- Who teaches it?
- Salman Ahmad · Asif Iqbal
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 86 published
- Is enrolment open?
- Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
- Official syllabus
- Cambridge syllabus
- Topic checklist
- Printable 0455 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-08-19, official Cambridge specification
Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Cambridge specification on 2026-08-19.
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The qualification
Cambridge IGCSE Economics (0455)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
Cambridge IGCSE Economics gives learners a good foundation for further study, developing an understanding of economic terminology, theory and the tools of economic analysis.
The board's own description is on the official Cambridge syllabus page.
Syllabus for exams in 2026 (Version 2). Six topics: the basic economic problem, the allocation of resources, microeconomic decision makers, government and the macroeconomy, economic development, and international trade and globalisation.
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Cambridge syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
Linear qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Multiple Choice | 0h 45m | 30 | 30% | Multiple choice |
| Paper 2: Structured Questions | 2h 15m | 90 | 70% | Written exam |
Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-27. Directly confirmed against the official PDF (Assessment overview, p.9): Paper 1 Multiple Choice (45min, 30 marks, 30%, all 30 questions compulsory) and Paper 2 Structured Questions (2h15, 90 marks, 70%, one compulsory question plus three from a choice of four), both externally assessed. Independently re-confirmed from IGCSE 0455's own source PDF, not copied from O Level 2281 – the two share an identical paper structure by design, but IGCSE 0455 grades A*-G (O Level 2281 is A*-E). This is a single-year syllabus edition (2026 only) – its first and final assessment years are both 2026.
Questions about this course
How is Cambridge Economics (0455) assessed?
Cambridge Economics (0455) is assessed through: Paper 1 (Multiple Choice) — 0h 45m, 30 marks, 30% of the qualification; Paper 2 (Structured Questions) — 2h 15m, 90 marks, 70% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-27.
What topics does Cambridge IGCSE Economics (0455) cover?
6 topics in the current syllabus: The basic economic problem; The allocation of resources; Microeconomic decision makers; Government and the macroeconomy; Economic development; International trade and globalisation. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.
Can I get a tutor for Cambridge IGCSE Economics (0455)?
Yes. Marlbridge teaches Cambridge IGCSE Economics (0455) live online, one-to-one or in small groups, taught by a named subject teacher from its academy in Lahore, Pakistan. The first trial class is free.
Are there free Cambridge IGCSE Economics (0455) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 86 free resources for this course (study guides, practice questions, revision notes, exam preparation guides), free to read with no sign-up.
The subject
Economics teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.
Economics at other qualifications
These are separate qualifications with different syllabuses and assessments — not different names for the same course. Check which one your school enters you for.
- Cambridge A Level Economics Syllabus 9708
- Cambridge O Level Economics Syllabus 2281
- Pearson Edexcel A Level Economics Syllabus YEC11
- AQA GCSE Economics Syllabus 8136
- AQA A Level Economics Syllabus 7136
- OCR GCSE Economics Syllabus J205
- OCR A Level Economics Syllabus H460
- OxfordAQA A Level Economics Syllabus 9640
- International Baccalaureate IB Diploma Programme Economics Syllabus DP Economics
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