Cambridge IGCSE Economics 0455: Your Complete Guide

Cambridge IGCSE Economics (0455) develops understanding of how economies work: demand and supply, markets, inflation, trade, and government policy. This guide covers papers, multiple choice, data response, essay, and how to prepare.

What is IGCSE Economics 0455?

0455 covers microeconomics and macroeconomics. It is widely used for entry to A-Level, IB, and economics or related degrees.

Papers you need

0455 has two papers:

• Paper 1 (Multiple choice): Questions on all topics.
• Paper 2 (Structured questions, data response, essay): Short-answer, data-response, and essay questions.

Both papers are required. Some schools offer Paper 3 (coursework) as an alternative to part of Paper 2 — check with your school.

Calculator use

Calculators are allowed where calculations are needed (e.g. elasticity, index numbers, percentages). You must show working. Economics 0455 uses calculations in data response and some essay questions.

How hard is 0455? Is it popular?

• Difficulty: 0455 is demanding: concepts (e.g. demand/supply, inflation), curves, data response, and essay writing. Application and analysis are important. Essay structure and time management are common challenges.
• Popularity: 0455 is one of the most popular IGCSE economics codes globally.

Top revision tips for 0455

1. Practise past papers for Paper 1 and Paper 2 under timed conditions.
2. Learn key concepts and curves — demand/supply, AD/AS, exchange rates.
3. Practise data response — interpret graphs and tables and link to theory.
4. Plan and draft essays — introduction, argument, evidence, evaluation, conclusion.

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This guide is for information only. Check the latest syllabus and papers with your school and Cambridge International.