Real-world economics case studies
Examiners reward real examples. Each case links a real event to the theory you are tested on, so you always have evidence ready for your evaluation paragraphs.
A taste of what is inside
Every case study gives you
- A short story of what happened, in plain English
- A data table you can quote in an essay
- The economic theory behind it, with the right diagram named
- A worked calculation, such as an elasticity or a multiplier
- An exam-style question so you can practise using the case
100 case studies, PDF, instant download.
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How to use a case study in the exam
Name the case, give one number from it, then explain what the number shows about the theory. For example: “When the UK introduced the soft drinks levy in 2018, many producers cut sugar content to avoid the tax. This shows that a tax on a good with close substitutes changes behaviour more than it raises revenue.” One sentence of evidence like this moves an answer into the top band for application.
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