Cambridge IGCSE 0455 topical worksheets

Economics topical past papers

6 topics19 subtopics

Cambridge IGCSE Economics (0455) is examined by two papers sat by every candidate: multiple choice questions in Paper 1 and structured questions in Paper 2. These worksheets follow the syllabus topic by topic, each with multiple choice and structured questions from past papers.

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Every topic in Cambridge IGCSE Economics 0455

6 topics and 19 subtopics, in the order the syllabus sets them out. Each subtopic has its own topical worksheet of past paper questions and its own marking scheme.

  1. The basic economic problemThe economic problem and factors of production, Opportunity cost and production possibility curves
  2. The allocation of resourcesMarkets, demand and supply, Price determination and price changes, Price elasticity of demand and supply, Economic systems and market failure
  3. Microeconomic decision makersMoney, banking and households, Workers and trade unions, Firms and production, Costs, revenue, objectives and market structure
  4. Government and the macroeconomyThe role and macroeconomic aims of government, Fiscal, monetary and supply-side policy, Economic growth, Employment and unemployment, Inflation and deflation
  5. Economic developmentLiving standards and poverty, Population and differences in development
  6. International trade and globalisationSpecialisation, globalisation, free trade and protection, Exchange rates and the current account

Common questions

Are these real Cambridge IGCSE Economics 0455 past paper questions?

Yes. Every worksheet is made from real Cambridge past paper questions, grouped by syllabus topic and subtopic, so a student can practise one topic at a time instead of a whole paper.

Do the worksheets come with marking schemes?

Yes. Each worksheet has its own marking scheme, and every topic has revision notes covering the key ideas, common mistakes and the question types examiners set most.

Are the Cambridge IGCSE Economics 0455 worksheets free?

The worksheets for the first two topics are free to read online. A free trial opens every worksheet, marking scheme and revision note in every subject for 15 days, with no card needed. After that, keep the subjects you need, 30 days at a time.

How should I use topical past papers?

Pick the topic you are revising and read its revision notes first. Then do the worksheet under timed conditions, mark it with the marking scheme, and redo every question where marks were lost a few days later.