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OxfordAQA IGCSE Economics
OxfordAQA International GCSE Economics (9214). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
- Syllabus
- 9214
- Board
- OxfordAQA
- Qualification
- IGCSE
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Topics and resources
Each topic below is from the official OxfordAQA document for OxfordAQA International GCSE Economics (9214), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for OxfordAQA IGCSE Economics (9214) only.
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- Topic 1
How markets work
Covers Economic foundations, Resource allocation, How prices are determined, Production, costs, revenue and profit, Competitive and concentrated markets, Market failure
Study guides
- Choice, factors, markets, specialisation (9214) Read guide
- Competitive and non-competitive markets (9214) Read guide
- Costs, revenue, profit, productivity and economies of scale (9214) Read guide
- Demand, supply and equilibrium price (9214) Read guide
- How Markets Work (9214) Read guide
- Market failure and externalities (9214) Read guide
- Related markets and price elasticity of demand and supply (9214) Read guide
- The labour market and wage determination (9214) Read guide
Revision notes
- How Markets Work Revise topic
- Choice, factors, markets, specialisation (9214) Revise topic
- Competitive and non-competitive markets (9214) Revise topic
- Costs, revenue, productivity and scale (9214) Revise topic
- Demand, supply and equilibrium price (9214) Revise topic
- Market failure and externalities (9214) Revise topic
- Related markets and price elasticity of demand and supply (9214) Revise topic
- The labour market and wage determination (9214) Revise topic
Practice questions
- Markets and Market Failure Try questions
- Choice, factors, markets, specialisation (9214) Try questions
- Competitive and non-competitive markets (9214) Try questions
- Costs, revenue, productivity and scale (9214) Try questions
- Demand, supply and equilibrium price (9214) Try questions
- Market failure and externalities (9214) Try questions
- Related markets and price elasticity of demand and supply (9214) Try questions
- The labour market and wage determination (9214) Try questions
- Topic 2
How economies work
Covers Introduction to the national economy, Government objectives, How governments manage their economies, International trade and the global economy, The role of money and financial markets
Study guides
- Government Objectives (9214) Read guide
- Fiscal and monetary policy (9214) Read guide
- Globalisation: benefits, drawbacks and ethical issues (9214) Read guide
- Interest rates, government revenue and spending, and taxation (9214) Read guide
- Money and the financial sector (9214) Read guide
- Supply-side policies and correcting externalities (9214) Read guide
- Why countries trade, free trade and exchange rates (9214) Read guide
Revision notes
- Government Objectives Revise topic
- Fiscal and monetary policy (9214) Revise topic
- Globalisation: benefits and drawbacks (9214) Revise topic
- Interest rates, revenue and taxation (9214) Revise topic
- Money and the financial sector (9214) Revise topic
- Supply-side policies and externalities (9214) Revise topic
- Why countries trade, free trade and exchange rates (9214) Revise topic
Practice questions
- Government Objectives — Practice Questions (9214) Try questions
- Fiscal and monetary policy (9214) Try questions
- Globalisation: benefits and drawbacks (9214) Try questions
- Interest rates, revenue and taxation (9214) Try questions
- Money and the financial sector (9214) Try questions
- Supply-side policies and externalities (9214) Try questions
- Why countries trade, free trade and exchange rates (9214) Try questions
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: OxfordAQA – official International GCSE Economics (9214) qualification page — First teaching September 2023, first examined May/June 2025. 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
- OxfordAQA IGCSE Economics
- Spec code
- 9214
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Yes — request a free trial class
- Who teaches it?
- Salman Ahmad
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 46 published
- Is enrolment open?
- Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
- Official specification
- OxfordAQA specification
- Topic checklist
- Printable 9214 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-08-18, official OxfordAQA specification
Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official OxfordAQA specification on 2026-08-18.
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The qualification
OxfordAQA International GCSE Economics (9214)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
With a focus on the real-world applications of economics, this International GCSE Economics course will stimulate and inspire your students.
The board's own description is on the official OxfordAQA syllabus page.
Split into how markets work (resource allocation, price determination, costs and profit, market failure) and how economies work (government policy, international trade, money and financial markets), across two equally weighted written papers with no coursework. First teaching September 2023, first examined May/June 2025 — a recently launched specification.
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the OxfordAQA syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
Linear qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Paper 1 – How Markets Work | 1h 45m | 80 | 50% | Written exam |
| Paper 2: Paper 2 – How Economies Work | 1h 45m | 80 | 50% | Written exam |
Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official live "Assessment" section: linear qualification, two equally weighted written papers combining multiple choice and essay-style questions, no coursework. First teaching September 2023, first examined May/June 2025 – already examined as of this record's verification date.
Questions about this course
How is OxfordAQA Economics (9214) assessed?
OxfordAQA Economics (9214) is assessed through: Paper 1 (Paper 1 – How Markets Work) — 1h 45m, 80 marks, 50% of the qualification; Paper 2 (Paper 2 – How Economies Work) — 1h 45m, 80 marks, 50% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-28.
What topics does OxfordAQA IGCSE Economics (9214) cover?
2 topics in the current syllabus: How markets work; How economies work. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.
Can I get a tutor for OxfordAQA IGCSE Economics (9214)?
Yes. Marlbridge teaches OxfordAQA IGCSE Economics (9214) 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 OxfordAQA IGCSE Economics (9214) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 46 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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