Download Ethiopian new Curriculum grade 9 economics Student Textbook PDF

Writers

The textbook is authored & Prepared by:

• Hussien Mohammed Oumer
• Tadesse Ababu Abebe

Publisher

Published by: Ministry of Education of Ethiopia

Country of Origin

Ethiopia, The content is tailored to the Ethiopian context.

Pages

The textbook contains 119 pages, organized into several units that cover a range of topics.

Total Units

The textbook includes 8 units, each focusing on different aspects of topic.

Curriculum

The textbook follows the Ethiopian New Curriculum

File Size

The digital file size of the textbook is 5 MB, available in PDF format

Ethiopia New Curriculum Grade 9 Economics Student Textbook has 8 chapters, they are:-

• Unit 1: Introducing Economics
• Unit 2: The Basic Economic Problems and Economic Systems
• Unit 3: Economic Resources and Markets
• Unit 4: Introduction to Demand and Supply
• Unit 5: Introduction to Production and Cost
• Unit 6: Introduction to Money
• Unit 7: Introduction to Macroeconomics
• Unit 8: Basic Entrepreneurship

Unit 1: Introducing Economics

• Defines economics and explains its nature as a science and an art.
• Distinguishes between microeconomics and macroeconomics, and their fundamental problems.
• Discusses the methods (deductive and inductive) and approaches (positive and normative) of studying economics.
• Identifies the three decision-making units in an economy: households, business firms, and the government.

Unit 2: The Basic Economic Problems and Economic Systems

• Introduces the basic economic problems of scarcity, choice, and opportunity cost.
• Explores the central problems of economies: what to produce, how to produce, and for whom to produce.
• Examines different economic systems, including traditional, command, and market economies.

Unit 3: Economic Resources and Markets

• Categorizes the types of economic resources and their factor payments.
• Distinguishes between renewable and non-renewable resources.
• Explains the different types of markets and the circular flow of economic activities.
• Discusses the importance of land as an economic resource in Ethiopia.

Unit 4: Introduction to Demand and Supply

• Defines the concepts of demand and supply, and the factors that affect them.
• Explains the concept of market equilibrium and how it is determined.

Unit 5: Introduction to Production and Cost

• Defines production, inputs, and outputs, and the different periods of production.
• Explores the concept of cost of production and its various components.

Unit 6: Introduction to Money

• Defines money and traces its evolution.
• Examines the functions of money and the demand and supply of money.
• Introduces the concept of electronic money (e-money).

Unit 7: Introduction to Macroeconomics

• Defines macroeconomic variables, such as GDP, unemployment, and inflation.
• Discusses the macroeconomic goals and problems, including economic growth, inflation, and balance of payments.

Unit 8: Basic Entrepreneurship

• Defines the concepts of enterprise, entrepreneur, and entrepreneurship.
• Explores the role of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial attitudes in solving local problems.
• Identifies the windows of entrepreneurial opportunities and the factors for entrepreneurial success.
• Discusses the promotion of entrepreneurship and the role of finance.

Students will gain understanding in:

1. Fundamental Concepts and Principles of Economics: Understanding key economic concepts such as scarcity, opportunity cost, and the laws of demand and supply, and how they shape economic decisions.
2. Behavior of Decision-Making Units: Developing the ability to analyze the behavior of individual decision-making units, including households, firms, and the government, and their interactions in the market.
3. Macroeconomic Concepts and Implications: Gaining knowledge of macroeconomic concepts like GDP, unemployment, and inflation, and understanding their impact on overall economic performance and policy.
4. Entrepreneurial Mindset and Business Opportunities: Cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset and developing the skills necessary to identify, assess, and seize business opportunities in various economic environments.