Are you preparing for the 2025 JAMB Economics exam? The JAMB Economics syllabus 2025/2026 is your ultimate guide to scoring high in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This syllabus outlines all the JAMB Economics questions you should expect and provides a structured approach to your study plan.
In this post, you’ll find:
✅ Complete JAMB Economics syllabus 2025/2026 (PDF download available)
✅ Key topics to focus on for the UTME Economics exam
✅ Recommended JAMB Economics textbooks
✅ Essential study tips for success
JAMB Syllabus for Economics 2025/2026 – Key Topics
The JAMB Economics syllabus covers a wide range of topics designed to test candidates’ understanding of fundamental economic principles. Below is a breakdown of the major sections:
1. Economics as a Science
- Definition and scope of Economics
- Basic economic concepts (scarcity, choice, opportunity cost)
2. Economic Systems
- Types of economic systems (Capitalism, Socialism, Mixed Economy)
- Features and differences
3. Methods and Tools of Economic Analysis
- Graphs, tables, and charts
- Economic models and theories
4. The Theory of Demand and Supply
- Law of demand and supply
- Factors affecting demand and supply
- Elasticity of demand and supply
5. Theory of Consumer Behaviour
- Utility theory (Marginal and Total Utility)
- Consumer equilibrium
6. Theory of Production
- Factors of production
- Production functions (short-run vs. long-run)
7. Market Structures
- Perfect competition
- Monopoly, Oligopoly, Monopolistic competition
8. National Income
- GDP, GNP, NNP
- Methods of calculating national income
9. Money and Inflation
- Functions of money
- Causes and effects of inflation
10. Financial Institutions
- Roles of banks and non-bank financial institutions
- Central Bank functions
11. Public Finance
- Government revenue and expenditure
- Taxation (types and effects)
12. Economic Growth and Development
- Differences between growth and development
- Factors affecting economic development
13. Agriculture in Nigeria
- Role of agriculture in the Nigerian economy
- Problems and solutions
14. Industry and Industrialization
- Industrial growth in Nigeria
- Challenges of industrialization
15. International Trade
- Balance of trade vs. balance of payments
- Trade policies (tariffs, quotas)
16. International Economic Organizations
- Roles of IMF, World Bank, WTO
How to Download JAMB Economics Syllabus 2025 PDF
To get the JAMB Economics syllabus PDF, click the download button below:
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Recommended JAMB Economics Textbooks
JAMB often includes questions from recommended books. Ensure you study:
- “Economics for Senior Secondary Schools” by O.A. Lawal
- “Comprehensive Economics for JAMB” by Johnson Ugoji Anyaele
Study Tips for JAMB Economics 2025
✔ Master the syllabus – Cover all topics listed above.
✔ Practice past questions – Familiarize yourself with JAMB’s question format.
✔ Use recommended textbooks – Some questions are derived directly from them.
✔ Understand graphs and calculations – Economics involves data interpretation.
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