This lesson focuses on the basic key theory of the main market structures (as listed below). The lesson includes theory, examples and tasks throughout. Perfect competition Monopolistic competition Oligopoly Duopoly Monopoly The lesson then focuses on perfectly competitive markets and its key diagrams. The diagrams covered includes: Revenue curves in perfect competition Short-run equilibrium in perfect competition Profit maximisation in perfectly competitive markets Long-run equilibrium in perfect competition There are tasks, examples and clear theory for each diagram. The lesson then looks at monopolies and looks at marginal and average revenue curves in a monopoly. The lesson concludes with an exam style question. I have also included a student copy of the PPT. This 48 page PPT can easily stretch across a number of lessons. I have also included a nice keyword quiz. Perfect for A-Level Economics.

This detailed lesson (35 slides) on oligopolies is a great introduction to a very important market structure. This lesson helps students fully understand why profits are maximised when marginal revenue equals marginal costs for oligopolies and focuses heavily on the kinked demand curve. The lesson looks at the following topics and includes various tasks and examples throughout. Oligopoly Introduction Kinked Demand Curve Game Theory Profit Maximisation I have included various tasks for students to work on during the lesson and have linked to some great videos that help explain a potentially difficult topic. I have also included a great key diagram revision resource for kinked demand curves which has all the information students need on one simple and effective diagram. I have briefly introduced game theory - however this will be covered in a lot more detail in another of my lessons. This lesson is perfect for A-Level Economics.

This lesson on inflation helps students fully understand what inflation is and how it can effect the economy. I have included enough theory that this attached lesson could easily stretch across 2-3 lessons. The lesson looks at what inflation is, how it is measured, a brief history of UK inflation, the problems of inflation and the causes of inflation. The lesson sets out to answer the following learning objectives: All Students will know how inflation levels are measured Most Students will know the different problems caused by inflation Some Students will know the difference between cost push and demand pull inflation The lesson helps students fully understand the key concepts of inflation and covers the following topics in good detail: Inflation Retail Price Index (RPI) Cost push inflation Demand pull inflation Price stability The 2nd lesson then goes on to link key theory to the housing market (a typical exam topic) and how inflation can impact that industry. The lesson looks to cover the following learning objectives: All Students will know what deflation is Most Students will know the different ways of solving inflation Some Students will know how inflation can effect the UK housing market The lesson concludes with various questions based on the theory covered. This lesson is perfect for GCSE Economics and could be sued for A-Level Economics.

This lesson is a perfect introduction to market failure. The lesson includes lots of detailed theory, diagrams, examples and tasks. The lesson starts with a look at productive and allocative efficiency. The lesson then explains what market failure is and why it is a big problem. The lesson then looks briefly a the following types of market failure: * Externalities * Merit and Demerit Goods * Public goods Main lesson aim: Students will understand what market failure is and the main causes of market failure. I have made a nice task where students need to tick whether a product is a public, merit or demerit good and explain their answer. I have also included a nice worksheet on the topics covered. I have also included a student copy of the PPT. This lesson is perfect to GCSE or A-Level Economics.

This lesson looks at public and private goods and how they link to market failure. The lesson includes lots of detailed theory, diagrams, examples and tasks. The lesson covers the following key theory: * Public goods * Quasi public goods * Non-rivalry * Non-excludable Main lesson aim: Students will understand what public goods are and how they can lead to market failure if they are not properly provided. * All Students will understand what public goods are and know a number of relevant examples. * Most Students will understand the difference between pure public goods and quasi-public goods with relevant examples. * Some students will know how to answer 25 mark exam questions on public goods. The lesson starts with a fun quiz on the lesson topic. I have included a great 'Public & Private Goods in the Economy' task. The lesson then looks at a high mark exam question which includes a useful template. The lesson concludes with a nice 'You Say We Pay' game to help cover the key theory. I have also included a student copy of the PPT. This lesson is perfect for A-Level Economics. I have included 2 separate PPT's that could help stretch this topic over two full lessons.

Students will learn about the key concepts and theory behind loss aversion and anchoring and how this relates to behavioural economics. Students will learn key economic examples of each and how it impacts the choices of consumers, firms and governments. Videos, tasks and exam style questions included.

This lesson helps students complete many tasks linked to fiscal policy. The lesson will help retrieve and re-cap on essential theory and tasks. These include data analysis tasks, key theory tasks, exam style questions and diagram questions. This is the perfect lesson to cover after teaching the fiscal policy.

I like to finish teaching the marketing mix with a fun group task. This PPT includes a nice idea for students to look at the 4 P’s and create their own fizzy drink. They need to look at all elements of the marketing mix and design a new drink. I have also included a similar group task on a new chocolate bar. I have also included a simple marketing mix worksheet students need to fill in after they select a product of their choice. A good few lessons when all marketing theory has been taught. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies.

A bumper selection of resources to help you teach the ways to improve a businesses cash flow. This lesson follows on really well after you have taught how to calculate cash flow forecasts. The PPT looks at the main strategies a typical business can look to improve it’s cash flow; lower costs or increase revenues. There are many examples to help make this information accessible for students. I have also included a nice lesson starter where students need to look at very seasonal businesses and think about how this may impact a businesses cash flow throughout a year. I have also included a detailed cash flow worksheet that includes finance questions and written questions all based on cash flow. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies.

A nice lesson that looks at the main types of employment laws for staff. The lesson looks at key theory for each law and provides examples. There are numerous tasks throughout the PPT all leading to a nice employment laws worksheet, where students need to create a storyboard for the government to help advertise a chosen employment law. A nice lesson that helps teach a potentially dull topic. Perfect for the People in Business topic for GCSE Business Studies.

A good lesson that covers the theory behind the main production methods. This PPT covers job, batch and flow production. It also covers CAD, CAM and CIM manufacturing. It also looks at the difference between automation and mechanisation. It has links to a few key videos. The lesson starter asks students to guess how long it takes a computer and robot to solve a Rubik’s cube - with a link to the relevant video. The lesson concludes with a detailed worksheet that covers all the key theory in production. A great lesson that helps cover operations for GCSE Business Studies. This lesson may also be useful for design technology lessons.

A great lesson that helps teach price elasticity of supply. The PPT covers all the main theory of price elasticity of supply. The lesson has many tasks and examples throughout. The lesson also looks at how to calculate PES. The attached worksheet also asks students to work out the price elasticity of supply for numerous businesses. The lesson is perfect for GCSE Economics and would also be suitable for AS Economics.

A good lesson to help teach sources of finance to larger businesses and companies. The PPT focuses on theory of the main types of finance raised by LTD’s and PLC’s. The lesson finishes with a great scenario finance task. Students need to read an exam style business scenario and then recommend the correct source of finance for that companies needs, and explain their choice. This lesson builds on from sources of finance needed for smaller businesses and is perfect when looking at growing businesses. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies.

A good lesson that looks at both internal and external growth and there various pros and cons. The lesson provides theory of both mergers and takeover with relevant examples. The lesson has numerous tasks throughout and provides the perfect introduction to the Growing as a Business topic. I have also included a nice worksheet on the topic. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies and Economics.

A nice lesson that covers stakeholders and how they may be impacted if a business grows. The lesson looks at what a stakeholder is, the difference between internal and external stakeholders and relevant examples. The lesson also looks at how growing businesses can impact the aims of various stakeholders. I have also included a nice stakeholders worksheet. This is perfect for teaching the Growing as a Business topic in GCSE Business Studies.

A nice lesson to help teach subsidies and how they can impact the supply curve. The lesson provides theory on the pros and cons of subsidies with relevant examples. The lesson has numerous exam style questions which cover topics such as subsidies and supply and demand. Perfect for GCSE Economics.

A bumper lesson covering many topics on recruitment. The lesson includes theory on the ten stages of the recruitment process. It also covers internal and external recruitment. The lesson has a fun aptitude test for students to complete and a detailed worksheet aimed at the topic. A nice lesson looking at the various stages of recruitment. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies and may also be useful for A-Level.

A bumper selection of resources that covers many aspects of people in business. The lesson starts with appraisals. The PPT looks at what appraisals are and the pros and cons they bring to a business. This short lesson then goes over many aspects of the people in business topic. I have included detailed worksheets and quizzes that covers topics ranging from recruitment, training and motivation. A Perfect summary / revision lesson for GCSE Business Studies.

A detailed lesson on the three economic systems. The PowerPoint looks at the key theory for the main types of economic systems; planned (controlled), mixed and free market economies. The lesson looks at the main pros and cons for each and provides relevant examples. I have also included great video links to life in both Cuba and North Korea that will help students fully understand life in a planned economy. I have also included a detailed worksheet on the three economic systems. There is also a good group work task, where students need to argue which economy is the best or worse. A great selection of resources that is aimed at GCSE Economic / Business Studies students, but could easily be adapted for A-Level students.