Some people find listening easier than reading, so this page might be for you. These podcasts are based entirely on my notes, so, to get maximum value (utility) from the podcasts, you should read the notes (which you can also listen to by clicking the link on top of the page).
I also have a series of Applied Economics podcasts which contain information that's not in the notes or the textbook, but will significantly add to the quality of your answer in the Leaving Cert. exam.
Detailed podcasts on each chapter:
- Strand 1.1: Economics as a way of thinking
- Strand 1.2: The economic concepts of scarcity and choice
- Strand 1.3: Economic, social and environmental sustainability
- Strand 2.1: The Market Economy
- Strand 2.2: Elasticity
- Strand 2.3: Costs
- Strand 2.4: Government intervention in the market
- Strand 3.1: Market structures
- Strand 3.2: The Labour Market
- Strand 3.3: Market failure
- Strand 4.1: National Income
- Strand 4.2: Fiscal policy and the budget framework
- Strand 4.3: Employment and Unemployment
- Strand 4.4: Monetary policy and the price level
- Strand 4.5: The Financial Sector
- Strand 5.1: Economic Growth and Development
- Strand 5.2: Globalisation
- Strand 5.3: International trade and competitiveness
Reviews of the past Leaving Cert. papers:
These podcasts are reviews of each of the past papers since the introduction of the new course in 2021. They each focus on the marking scheme from that year, and discuss possible answers to many of the more technical questions.
General summaries of each of the five strands, plus some key terms from the dictionary:
The following podcasts are shorter summaries of each strand. They are not as detailed as those above, but offer another opportunity to familiarise yourself with the material. These are more suitable for night-before-the-exam-type revision.