Market prices depend on levels of supply and demand. These levels rise and fall according to a number of factors, and can have a big impact on the success of a business.
This section is specifically written for Cambridge IGCSE Economics Syllabus 2011. However, students and teachers from other curriculum will find this section equally useful as most of the topics covered here are common. All GCSCs from various Examination Boards such as EDEXCEL, AQA, CECA and others will find it equally useful.
Economic policies and benefits
did Germany become self-sufficient?
The policy of autarky was a failure. In 1937, Göring was made Economics Minister with the job of making Germany self-sufficient in four years. However, the measures he introduced were not successful:
This pack contains source material from industrial strikes through the 20th Century (incl General Strike and Miner's Strike). It illustrates the role of unions, the struggle for better working conditions through worker and community campaigning, and provides a platform for comparing / discussing More…
Quality control
Quality assurance (QA) guarantees that food meets a clear, consistent set of standards. At key stages in production there should be quality control checks so manufacturers are alerted to any problems. The results of these checks are recorded. Checks can be done by hand or by computer
Quality control
Quality control is a specialised type of system control designed to check that a product meets the design specification and is of the prescribed quality. Before making a product, the designer should decide what quality checks need to be done, and at what stage in the making process they should be carried out.