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Written by a highly experienced author, teacher, former ib economics chief examiner and current senior examiner, the third edition has been fully updated to meet the requirements of the new guide for first examinations in 2022. Neither we nor the faculty of english in cambridge overall have any fixed rules about which other subjects you should have studied, beyond the requirement to study some english literature at alevel or equivalent. Providing clear and inviting instruction and guidance, this companion will support students through their ib economics course. Textbooks are barely used at university in most subjects, its not like a level in that aspect, you need to learn to read proper books like those cited on the website.
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