Collins’ AQA A-level Economics Student Book 1 has been newly written for the 215 AQA Economics specifications. Covering AS and the first year of A-level, it will help students to build an effective economist’s toolkit and give them confidence to engage with real-life economics. Our Student Books have been entered into the AQA approval process. This textbook will develop the tools that students need to think like an economist. Every chapter has a clear framework to ensure that students: • Secure understanding of theories, models, and concepts with dynamic explanations and full coverage of new topics such as individual economic decision making • Develop accuracy in drawing and interpreting economics diagrams with annotations that bring diagrams to life, highlight key features, and provide tips for drawing diagrams precisely • Acquire confidence in using quantitative skills through step-by-step worked examples • Apply understanding to real-life issues and contexts by engaging with contemporary case studies • Build top-notch critical skills with stimulating "Think Like An Economist" activities • Assess progress with regular "Check Your Understanding" questions integrated into the text • Appreciate the interrelationship between macroeconomics and microeconomics with connections highlighted in every chapter • Improve exam and communication techniques with practice questions for macroeconomics and microeconomics