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The Nature and The Classification of an Economy — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 9 · Economic Applications

What The Nature and The Classification of an Economy covers in ICSE Class 9 Economic Applications: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 9 Economic Applications · 2026-27

Topics in The Nature and The Classification of an Economy

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1. Meaning and Classification of an Economy

  • An economy is the sum total of the devices and institutions through which economic choices are made.
  • Economic interaction takes place within organisations such as firms, the government, or the economy as a whole.
  • Economies are classified in two main ways: by economic development and by the nature of the economic system.
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2. Developed and Developing Economies

  • A developed country is defined as a country with high real per capita income.
  • A developing or underdeveloped country has low real per capita income but also has the potential for development.
  • Per capita real income is only a rough and ready measure of development; it is not perfectly satisfactory.
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3. World Income Classification and Facts

  • Low income countries have per capita GNI of American $1135 or less in 2023.
  • Middle income countries have per capita GNI from American $1136 to $13,845 in 2023.
  • High income countries have per capita GNI of American $13,846 and above in 2023.
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4. Characteristics of Developing Economies

  • Low per capita income is a major feature of developing economies.
  • Low standard of living is common.
  • Widespread poverty exists in many developing economies.

Key Concepts

Central concept: An economy is the broad institutional framework within which economic choices are made and scarce resources are used to satisfy human wants. It can be classified by economic development and by the nature of the economic system.

Classification by economic developmentClassification by nature of economic systemDeveloped economyDeveloping or underdeveloped economyCapitalistic economySocialistic economyMixed economyComparison of economic systems

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What are the important topics in The Nature and The Classification of an Economy for ICSE Class 9 Economic Applications?
Key topics in The Nature and The Classification of an Economy include Meaning and Classification of an Economy, Developed and Developing Economies, World Income Classification and Facts, Characteristics of Developing Economies. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
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