Pearson Edexcel · IGCSE
Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Economics
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Economics (4EC1). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
- Syllabus
- 4EC1
- Board
- Pearson Edexcel
- Qualification
- IGCSE
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Topics and resources
Each topic below is from the official Pearson Edexcel document for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Economics (4EC1), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Economics (4EC1) only.
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- Topic 1.1
The market system
Covers The economic problem, Economic assumptions, Demand, supply and market equilibrium, Elasticity, The mixed economy, Externalities
Study guides
Revision notes
- Topic 1.2
Business economics
Covers Production, Productivity and division of labour, Business costs, revenues and profit, Business competition, The labour market, Government intervention
Study guides
- Business Competition, the Labour Market and Government Intervention (4EC1) Read guide
- Production and Business Costs (4EC1) Read guide
- Business competition (4EC1) Read guide
- Costs, revenue, profit and scale (4EC1) Read guide
- Factors of production, sectors and productivity (4EC1) Read guide
- The labour market and government intervention in business (4EC1) Read guide
Revision notes
Practice questions
- Business Economics — Practice Questions (4EC1) Try questions
- Business competition (4EC1) Try questions
- Costs, revenue, profit and scale (4EC1) Try questions
- Factors of production, sectors and productivity (4EC1) Try questions
- The labour market and government intervention in business (4EC1) Try questions
- Topic 2.1
Government and the economy
Covers Macroeconomic objectives, Government policies, Relationships between objectives and policies
Study guides
- Environmental protection and redistribution of income (4EC1) Read guide
- Fiscal policy, taxes and deficits (4EC1) Read guide
- Growth, GDP and the economic cycle (4EC1) Read guide
- Inflation, deflation and the CPI (4EC1) Read guide
- Monetary policy and government controls (4EC1) Read guide
- Supply-side policy and trade-offs between objectives (4EC1) Read guide
- The current account (4EC1) Read guide
- Unemployment and its consequences (4EC1) Read guide
Revision notes
- Environment and redistribution (4EC1) Revise topic
- Fiscal policy, taxes and deficits (4EC1) Revise topic
- Growth, GDP and the economic cycle (4EC1) Revise topic
- Inflation, deflation and the CPI (4EC1) Revise topic
- Monetary policy and government controls (4EC1) Revise topic
- Supply-side policy and trade-offs (4EC1) Revise topic
- The current account (4EC1) Revise topic
- Unemployment and its consequences (4EC1) Revise topic
Practice questions
- Environment and redistribution (4EC1) Try questions
- Fiscal policy, taxes and deficits (4EC1) Try questions
- Growth, GDP and the economic cycle (4EC1) Try questions
- Inflation, deflation and the CPI (4EC1) Try questions
- Monetary policy and controls (4EC1) Try questions
- Supply-side policy and trade-offs (4EC1) Try questions
- The current account (4EC1) Try questions
- Unemployment and its consequences (4EC1) Try questions
- Topic 2.2
The global economy
Covers Globalisation, International trade, Exchange rates
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: Pearson Edexcel – official International GCSE Economics (4EC1) specification PDF, Issue 3 — Issue 3, February 2026. Verified 2026-09-17. 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
- Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Economics
- Spec code
- 4EC1
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Yes — request a free trial class
- Who teaches it?
- Salman Ahmad · Asif Iqbal
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 68 published
- Is enrolment open?
- Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
- Official specification
- Pearson Edexcel specification
- Topic checklist
- Printable 4EC1 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-08-19, official Pearson Edexcel specification
Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Pearson Edexcel specification on 2026-08-19.
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The qualification
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Economics (4EC1)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Economics introduces learners to economic concepts and their application to real-life situations, across microeconomics, business economics, macroeconomics and the global economy.
The board's own description is on the official Pearson Edexcel syllabus page.
Issue 3, February 2026, for first teaching September 2017, first examination June 2019. Linear qualification assessed across two equally weighted papers: Paper 1 (Microeconomics and Business Economics) and Paper 2 (Macroeconomics and the Global Economy).
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Pearson Edexcel syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
Linear qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4EC1/01: Paper 1: Microeconomics and Business Economics | 1h 30m | 80 | 50% | Written exam |
| 4EC1/02: Paper 2: Macroeconomics and the Global Economy | 1h 30m | 80 | 50% | Written exam |
Source: official Pearson Edexcel specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official PDF (Specification Issue 3, February 2026): two externally-assessed written papers, each 1h30, 80 marks, 50%. Paper 1 (Microeconomics and Business Economics) and Paper 2 (Macroeconomics and the Global Economy), each with four compulsory questions worth 20 marks, mixing multiple-choice, short-answer, data-response and open-ended question styles. Both available as paper-based or onscreen assessment. First teaching September 2017, first examination June 2019.
Questions about this course
How is Pearson Edexcel Economics (4EC1) assessed?
Pearson Edexcel Economics (4EC1) is assessed through: 4EC1/01 (Paper 1: Microeconomics and Business Economics) — 1h 30m, 80 marks, 50% of the qualification; 4EC1/02 (Paper 2: Macroeconomics and the Global Economy) — 1h 30m, 80 marks, 50% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official Pearson Edexcel specification, verified 2026-08-28.
What topics does Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Economics (4EC1) cover?
4 topics in the current syllabus: The market system; Business economics; Government and the economy; The global economy. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.
Can I get a tutor for Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Economics (4EC1)?
Yes. Marlbridge teaches Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Economics (4EC1) 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 Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Economics (4EC1) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 68 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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