Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Economics 4EC1 — Revision Notes & Past Papers
Free Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Economics 4EC1 revision notes, worked examples, AI-marked practice and past papers — mapped to the full syllabus for the 2026 exam cohort.
What is Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Economics 4EC1?
Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Economics (4EC1) is Pearson Edexcel's International GCSE economics qualification. The syllabus is organised around four sections: The market system; Business economics; Government and the economy; and The global economy. Students learn key economic concepts and apply them to real-world contexts using diagrams, case studies, and data-response questions.
Assessment
- Paper 1 (1h 30, 80 marks) — Microeconomics
- Paper 2 (1h 30, 80 marks) — Macroeconomics
- Total 160 marks · 100% external · no coursework
Topics
- The market system
- Business economics
- Government and the economy · The global economy
Grading
- 9-1 grading
- Grade 4 = standard pass; Grade 5 = strong pass
- Grade 7+ often required for A Level Economics
Source: Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Economics 4EC1 specification
Discover by Topic
Choose what you want to study and unlock related online lessons
Test Your Skills
Access Edexcel IGCSE resources, videos, MCQ and structured practice questions, plus quizzes with AI-powered detailed reports — all designed to make your revision simple, focused, and effective
PRE IGCSE
Test your knowledge with the PRE IGCSE quiz.
IGCSE Year 1
Test your knowledge with the IGCSE Year 1 quiz.
IGCSE Year 2
Test your knowledge with the IGCSE Year 2 quiz.
How to revise Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Economics 4EC1 on Tutopiya
Reading the textbook cover-to-cover isn't revision — it's reading. Here's how top Economics students actually use Tutopiya to get exam-ready.
Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Economics 4EC1 study resources
Five tools that work together to take you from first-read to exam-ready.
Topic notes
Sub-topic-level notes with clear explanations, diagrams and worked examples — written for students.
Video lessons
Short walkthroughs that break down the concepts most students get stuck on.
AI-marked quizzes
Instant feedback on every answer, plus a report showing exactly which sub-topics to revise next.
Past papers
Real past papers with official marking schemes. Practise timing and pacing, not just content.
Practice questions
Thousands of MCQ and structured questions with step-by-step worked solutions.
Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Economics 4EC1 topics
All 4 topics in the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Economics 4EC1 syllabus — click any topic to open notes, videos and an AI-marked quiz.
Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Economics 4EC1 revision — frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions Economics students ask most before they start revising.
Start revising Economics today
Pick a topic above and dive into the notes, videos, practice questions and AI-marked quizzes — built around the 4EC1 syllabus.