Three tasks. It is suggested that each task given to a different group and each group prepares notes for the whole class.

20 questions about the budget - see how many pupils can give an answer to; use for class discussion; display on board for pairs to discuss; set as a homework; set as a research task. Discussion points and answers where appropriate on pages 2/3.

Worksheet asking pupils questions about the influence of the financial sector on the uk economy.

A template for pupils to fill in the definitions and debate around Balance of Payments position and policies.

Pupils calculate the balance of payments current account. first they categorize the different types of entries and then complete the calculation.

6 pages - Notes with some spaces for pupils to fill in details. Covers Balance of payments deficit/surplus/ expenditure reducing/switching/ marshall lerner condition and J curve effect.

A worksheet with boxes for pupils to fill in about the balance of payments financial account.

A worksheet that asks pupils to think about what they would do if they were chancellor and then outlines and explores some of the key announcements in the budget that refers to spring 2017 budget but could be used as a framework / model for pupils to explore the most recent budget.

A template to be handed out to groups to enable them to organised themselves into a study group and accomplish a research task. . NB the teacher needs to choose a meaty chapter/assignment for pupils to tackle.

Exchange Rate Systems • How are exchange rates determined in fixed and floating systems. • Evaluate different systems A 7 page notes template/ handout.

5 questions - could be used for a homework.

Instructs each group to argue for or against an exchange rate policy. Helpsheet included with notes on.

A worksheet with blanks to fill and an accompanying list of words to use focusing on the limitations of fiscal policy.

Presentation and worksheet about fiscal policy - taxation

Fiscal Policy past exam style essay questions. Could be used for homework or revision.

Questions about fiscal policy - expenditure. Complement to 'fiscal policy expenditure powerpoint presentation'

templates to use for introducing the concept of budgetary position and national debt