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The Essential Guide to A Level Economic Series is written by Mr Eugene Toh aimed to provide students with exposure to a total of 100 Economics essays in a concise, easy-to-read manner.

Published by Shing Lee, the series can be purchased from Popular bookstores or through the links below. The series comprises of 2 volumes:

50 Helpful Microeconomic Essays - Available
50 Helpful Macroeconomic Essays - Available

The Essential Guide to A Level Economics by Mr Eugene Toh

Posts in Macroeconomics

Explain why governments choose low unemployment, low inflation, and sustainable economic growth as key policy objectives.

Essay Writing, Macroeconomic Aims, MacroeconomicsJun Wei Goh18 January 2020#specialpaper

Imposing protectionist measures against Chinese imports is not only fair but also effective and beneficial. How far do you agree with the statement?

Globalisation & Trade, MacroeconomicsEUGENE TOH13 February 2019

Discuss whether governments should adopt anti-globalisation policies in view of the negative impacts of globalisation.

Globalisation & Trade, MacroeconomicsEUGENE TOH13 February 2019

Free trade and specialisation beneficial to countries and it should be encouraged in all circumstances. Discuss.

Globalisation & Trade, MacroeconomicsEUGENE TOH13 February 2019

Discuss the consequences of globalisation on Singapore and the policies that the government could implement in light of globalisation.

Globalisation & Trade, Macroeconomic Policies, MacroeconomicsEUGENE TOH13 February 2019

Explain how globalisation has impacted Singapore’s pattern of trade and assess if such changes have left the Singapore economy better off.

Macroeconomics, Globalisation & TradeEUGENE TOH13 February 2019

Discuss the extent to which a government’s macroeconomic policy decisions are affected by the country’s national debt.

Macroeconomic Policies, MacroeconomicsEUGENE TOH13 February 2019

Assess whether a “zero appreciation” policy might be the most appropriate in managing the harmful effects of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis in Singapore.

Macroeconomics, Macroeconomic PoliciesEUGENE TOH13 February 2019

Discuss the relative significance of using interest rates, exchange rates and tax rates as instruments for economic policy in Singapore.

Macroeconomic Policies, MacroeconomicsEUGENE TOH13 February 2019

Assess the reasons for Singapore to focus on supply side policies rather than demand management policies to achieve sustained economic growth.

ADAS, Macroeconomic Policies, MacroeconomicsEUGENE TOH13 February 2019

Assess the consequences of quantitative easing and low interest rates on an economy and its trade partners.

Globalisation & Trade, Macroeconomic Policies, MacroeconomicsEUGENE TOH13 February 2019

Assess the degree to which Singapore should depend on the productivity drive to achieve its macroeconomic goals.

ADAS, Macroeconomics, Macroeconomic Policies, Macroeconomic AimsEUGENE TOH13 February 2019

Assess the view that improving labour productivity solely will achieve the macroeconomic aims of Singapore.

ADAS, Macroeconomic Policies, Macroeconomic Aims, MacroeconomicsEUGENE TOH13 February 2019

Discuss the conflicts in the government objectives that may arise from the use of a productivity drive to achieve productivity-driven growth.

ADAS, Standard of Living, Macroeconomics, Macroeconomic AimsEUGENE TOH13 February 2019

Explain the reasons behind the BOP deficit and discuss the other policy approaches for a country to achieve healthy BOP amidst slow economic recovery.

Macroeconomic Policies, Globalisation & Trade, MacroeconomicsEUGENE TOH13 February 2019

Singapore’s inflation rate increased from 2009 to 2013, with some economists calling for a ‘switch’ in Singapore’s monetary policy. Discuss the validity of this view.

Standard of Living, Macroeconomics, Macroeconomic PoliciesEUGENE TOH13 February 2019

Explain why some countries have smaller multiplier values than others and assess the extent to which the value is useful in forecasting the impact of an EFP on an economy.

MacroeconomicsEUGENE TOH13 February 2019

Assess the extent to which such economic data implies that the standard of living for the average person in both countries had worsened.

Macroeconomic Aims, Macroeconomics, Standard of LivingEUGENE TOH13 February 2019

Assess the extent to which an improvement in the standards of living within an economy requires prioritising the management of inflation.

Macroeconomic Aims, Standard of Living, MacroeconomicsEUGENE TOH13 February 2019

Singapore recorded a 6.3% growth in GDP and a current account surplus of $51.4 billion in 2013. Discuss the extent to which the above figures show improving standards of living in Singapore.

Standard of Living, MacroeconomicsEUGENE TOH13 February 2019