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We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.  \nReferences to third party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which maybe subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nISBN 978 1 446 94278 9  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Economics specification  \nIssue 3 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Added a section in Supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification:\u003Cbr>Onscreen assessment\u003Cbr>Onscreen assessment is available for this qualification as an alternative to the current assessment format. Find out more information on our website: Onscreen Assessment – Pearson qualifications | 5 |\n| Updated Get help and support section in Supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification:\u003Cbr>Our subject advisor ensures that you receive help and guidance from\u003Cbr>us. You can email our subject advisor at [teachingeconomics@pearson.com](teachingeconomics@pearson.com) . You can also sign up to receive subject advisor updates or contact us using our support portal. | 5 |\n| Updated Availability in Paper overview:\u003Cbr>Removal of January and added November series . | 6,7 |\n\nIf you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html).  \n1 About this specification 1  \nWhy choose Edexcel qualifications? 3  \nWhy choose Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Economics? 4  \nSupporting you in planning and implementing  \nthis qualification 5  \nQualification at a glance 6  \n2 Economics content 8  \nPaper 1: Microeconomics and Business Economics 9  \nPaper 2: Macroeconomics and the Global Economy 21  \n3 Assessment information 31  \n4 Administration and general information 33  \nEntries 33  \nAccess arrangements, reasonable adjustments,  \nspecial consideration and malpractice 33  \nAppendices 36  \nAppendix 1: Codes 37  \nAppendix 2: Command word taxonomy 38  \nAppendix 3: Quantitative skills 39  \nAppendix 4: Transferable skills 40  \nAppendix 5: Glossary 42  \nThe Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Economics is part of a suite of International GCSE qualifications offered by Pearson .  \nThis qualification is not accredited or regulated by any UK regulatory body.  \nThis specification includes the following key features .  \nStructure  \nThe Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Economics is a linear qualification .  \nAll components must be taken at the end of the course of study.  \nContent  \nThe content is relevant up-to-date, engaging and appropriate for an international audience.  \nAssessment  \nTwo examinations with questions designed to differentiate learners of all abilities.  \nApproach  \nIndependent learning, critical thinking skills, real-life examples.  \nSpecification updates  \nThis specification is Issue 3 and is valid for the Edexcel International GCSE examination from June 2019. 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