A self contained textbook/workbook designed to satisfy the requirements of the recent curriculum changes and allows students to develop the Key Competencies with a range of learning activities. Concise notes and a comprehensive set of practice activities work to introduce and develop the Economic definitions, concepts and skills students require for the three External Achievement Standards. Review questions in each chapter allow students an opportunity to test their understanding and prepare for external exams by writing longer essay type answers. Notes and activities in this book have been trialled with NCEA Level 3 classes in Economics over several years with excellent results.