Cambridge AssessmentSyllabus update:Cambridge International AS A Level Economics(9708)for examination in 2023,2024 and 2025We have updated this syllabus.The latest syllabus is version 2,published August 2021.What has changed?DetailChanges to assessmentChanges to clarify what is assessed in Sections B and C of Paper 2 and(including changes toPaper 4:specimen papers)On pages 9,32.33 and 39 we have changed syllabus wording to indicatethat:Section B essay questions will focus mainly on microeconomicsSection C essay questions will focus mainly on macroeconomics.The integrated nature of the subject means it may be necessary to refer tosome microeconomics concepts to answer Section C questions,or to refer tosome macroeconomics concepts to answer Section B questions.Changes to the specimen Paper 2 mark scheme:on pages 9 and 13,section labels removedon page 14,guidance note added to Question 4(b)answer to showthat mention of devaluation of the exchange rate will be credited,butit is not required at AS Levelon page 15,formatting amended to clarify where the three marks areavailable for Question 5(a).We have updated the specimen papers for this syllabus.Please check the updated syllabus and specimen papers for further information.The syllabus has been updated.You are strongly advised to read the whole syllabus before planning yourteaching programme.Cambridge Assessment is committed to making our documents accessible in accordance with the WCAG 2.1 Standard.We'realways looking to improve the accessibility of our documents.If you find any problems or you think we're not meeting accessibilityrequirements,contact us at info@cambridgeinternational.org with the subject heading:Digital accessibility.If you need thisdocument in a different format,contact us and supply your name,email address and requirements and we will respond within15 working days.Learn more!For more details,visit www.cambridgeinternational.orgCopyright UCLES September 2021or contact Customer Services on +44(0)1223 553554