Unit 4: Developments in the Global Economy develops the knowledge and skills gained in Unit 2. The application, analysis and evaluation of economic models is required as well as an ability to assess policies that might be used to deal with economic problems. An awareness of trends and developments in the global economy over the past 40 years, including contemporary issues, is required. Wider reading and research will enable students to use up-to-date and relevant examples in their analysis and evaluation of issues and developments in the global economy.

第 4 单元：全球经济的发展发展在第 2 单元中获得的知识和技能。需要经济模型的应用、分析和评估，以及评估可能用于处理经济问题的政策的能力。 需要了解过去 40 年来全球经济的趋势和发展，包括当代问题。 更广泛的阅读和研究将使学生能够在对全球经济问题和发展的分析和评估中使用最新和相关的例子。

• Causes and effects of globalisation 全球化的原因和影响
• Trade and the world economy 贸易和世界经济
• Balance of payments and exchange rates 国际收支账和汇率
• Poverty and inequality 贫困和不平等
• The role of the state in the macroeconomy 宏观经济中政府的角色
• Measures to promote growth and development 促进经济增长和发展的措施