Updated 6 August 2026·13 chapters

ICSE Class 9 Economic Applications — Syllabus 2026-27

ICSE Class 9 Economic Applications syllabus for 2026-27: all 13 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the ICSE / ISC syllabus.

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The ICSE Class 9 Economic Applications course for 2026-27 has 13 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

ICSE Class 9 Economic Applications — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Meaning and Definition of Economics	Meaning of Economics · Wealth Definition · Welfare Definition
2	Basic Concepts of Economics	Human Wants · Utility and Consumption · Goods and Services
3	Economy and Economic Entities	Meaning of Economy · Simple Economy and Complex Economy · Basic Economic Entities
4	Basic Problems of an Economy	Economic Problem and Scarcity · Three Fundamental Economic Problems · Other Basic Problems
5	The Nature and The Classification of an Economy	Meaning and Classification of an Economy · Developed and Developing Economies · World Income Classification and Facts
6	Solutions to The Basic* Economic Problems in Different Economies	Price Mechanism in a Capitalist Economy · Solutions in a Socialist Economy · Solutions in a Mixed Economy
7	The Nature of Indian Economy	Nature of the Indian Economy · Growth in National Income and Per Capita Income · Changes in the Composition of National Income
8	The Sectors of Indian Economy	Main Sectors of the Indian Economy · Sectoral Change in GDP and Employment · Importance and Problems of Agriculture
9	Impact of Agricultural and Industrial Practices on the Ecosystem	Meaning and Features of Ecosystem · Impact of Agricultural Practices on the Ecosystem · Measures to Check Destruction of Ecosystem from Agriculture
10	Infrastructure of The Indian Economy	Meaning and Types of Infrastructure · Importance of Infrastructure · Transport: Railways, Roads and Water Transport
11	Social Infrastructure of the Indian Economy	Meaning and Importance of Social Infrastructure · Education in India · Health and Family Welfare
12	Consumer Awareness	Meaning of Consumer Awareness · Ways in Which Consumers Are Exploited · Reasons for Consumer Exploitation
13	Globalisation	Meaning and Main Ideas · Why Globalisation Became Necessary in India · Policy Measures Used to Promote Globalisation

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