The Ministry of Education of Ethiopia has published a new economics textbook for Grade 10 students. The textbook, titled Economics – Student Textbook Grade 10, was written by Achalu Berecha Dhaba (MA, MSc) and Leta Sera Bedada (PhD), and edited by Mesfin Ketema (M.Sc.), Enguday Ademe Mekonnen (Ph.D), and Birhanu Engidaw Getahun (Ph.D). The textbook is illustrated by Endalkachew Mengesha Yasab (M.Sc.) and designed by Derejaw Lake Melie (M.Sc.).
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The textbook is divided into eight units, covering a wide range of topics in economics, including:
- The theory of consumer behavior
- The theories of demand and supply
- The theories of production and cost
- Market structure
- Banking and finance
- Economic growth
- The Ethiopian economy
- Business startups and innovation
The textbook is written in a clear and concise style, and it is designed to be easy for students to understand. It is also well-illustrated and includes a variety of activities and exercises to help students learn and apply the concepts they are learning.
Here is a brief overview of the content of each unit:
Unit 1: The Theory of Consumer Behavior
This unit introduces students to the concept of utility and the consumer maximization problem. It also discusses the cardinal and ordinal utility theories.
Unit 2: Theories of Demand and Supply
This unit discusses the theories of demand and supply, and how they interact to determine market equilibrium. It also discusses the elasticities of demand and supply.
Unit 3: Theories of Production and Cost
This unit introduces students to the theories of production and cost. It discusses different types of production functions and cost functions.
Unit 4: Market Structure
This unit discusses the four main types of market structure: perfect competition, monopolistic competition, monopoly, and oligopoly. It also discusses the pricing and output decisions of firms in each type of market structure.
Unit 5: Banking and Finance
This unit introduces students to the financial system and its different components. It discusses the different types of financial institutions and the financial instruments they offer. It also discusses the role of the central bank in the financial system.
Unit 6: Economic Growth
This unit discusses the concept of economic growth and its measurement. It also discusses the sources of economic growth and the business cycle.
Unit 7: The Ethiopian Economy
This unit discusses the Ethiopian economy and its structure. It discusses the different sectors of the Ethiopian economy and their contributions to GDP. It also discusses the challenges facing the Ethiopian economy.
Unit 8: Business Startups and Innovation
This unit discusses the importance of innovation and business startups in economic development. It also discusses the different steps involved in starting a business and the challenges faced by entrepreneurs.
The new Economics textbook is a valuable resource for Grade 10 students in Ethiopia. It is well-written, well-illustrated, and comprehensive. It is sure to help students learn and understand the important concepts in economics.tunesharemore_vertadd_photo_alternate
