INFLATION

Introduction to Inflation and Deflation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define inflation as persistent rise in general price levels. Distinguish between inflation and deflation. Explain impact on purchasing power and money value. Analyze real-world examples of inflation.

Brainstorming on price changes students have observed. Comparison of prices over different time periods. Case studies on countries experiencing inflation. Discussion on purchasing power changes with price examples.

Price comparison charts from different years, Country inflation examples, Purchasing power calculation sheets, Real product price data

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 144-145

INFLATION

Consumer Price Index (CPI) Concepts
CPI Calculation - Simple Average Method
CPI Calculation - Weighted Average Method

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define Consumer Price Index and its purpose. Explain index numbers and their importance. Identify factors in CPI construction: basket selection, base period, price data. Understand CPI as inflation measurement tool.

Analysis of typical consumer basket of goods. Selection of base year with stable prices. Price data collection simulation. Discussion on representativeness of basket items. Index number concept demonstration.

Sample consumer baskets, Base year price data, Price collection sheets, Index calculation examples, Consumer survey materials
Price data for multiple commodities, Calculation worksheets, Calculators, CPI formula charts, Practice problem sets
Family budget examples, Weight assignment sheets, Weighted calculation templates, Comparison tables, Advanced calculation problems

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 144-146

INFLATION

Types of Inflation and Demand-Pull Inflation
More Causes of Demand-Pull Inflation
Cost-Push Inflation and Its Causes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Classify inflation by causes: demand-pull and cost-push. Define demand-pull inflation as "too much money chasing few goods." Identify causes: increased government expenditure, credit creation effects, increased incomes.

Demand-pull inflation simulation using classroom market. Analysis of government spending impact on prices. Credit creation and money supply exercises. Case studies on income increases and price effects.

Market simulation materials, Government spending examples, Money supply charts, Income increase scenarios, Demand-pull diagrams
Shortage simulation materials, Population growth data, Expectation scenario cards, Consumer expenditure charts, Supply-demand graphs
Production cost scenarios, Wage-price spiral charts, Tax impact examples, Import price data, Cost-push diagrams

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 148-150

INFLATION

More Cost-Push Causes and Subsidy Effects
Levels of Inflation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Analyze input cost increases other than labor. Explain reduction in subsidies impact. Demonstrate profit-push and tax-push inflation. Compare various cost-push mechanisms.

Input cost increase simulations using manufacturing examples. Subsidy removal impact analysis on prices. Profit margin increase exercises and price effects. Comprehensive comparison of all cost-push factors.

Manufacturing cost examples, Subsidy impact data, Profit margin scenarios, Input cost charts, Comprehensive comparison tables
Historical inflation data, Germany 1923 case study, Country comparison charts, Inflation level classification sheets

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 151-152

INFLATION

Positive Effects of Inflation
Negative Effects of Inflation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Analyze benefits for debtors paying less in real terms. Explain how sellers can earn more profits. Demonstrate motivation to work harder. Show increased production and better resource utilization.

Debtor-creditor scenario analysis with inflation impact. Seller profit calculation exercises during inflation. Work motivation case studies during inflationary periods. Resource utilization efficiency examples during inflation.

Debtor-creditor scenarios, Profit calculation sheets, Work motivation examples, Resource utilization cases, Real vs nominal value charts
Sales simulation materials, Time cost analysis sheets, Role-play scenarios, Living standard calculation examples, Wage negotiation materials

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 153-154

INFLATION

More Negative Effects and Economic Impact

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Analyze losses to creditors and retardation of economic growth. Explain adverse effects on balance of payments. Demonstrate loss of confidence in monetary system. Show discouragement of savings.

Creditor loss calculations in real terms. Economic growth impact analysis with case studies. Balance of payments deterioration examples. Monetary system confidence erosion scenarios. Savings discouragement analysis.

Creditor loss examples, Economic growth data, Balance of payments charts, Monetary confidence indicators, Savings impact studies

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 155-156

INFLATION

Controlling Inflation - Monetary Policy Tools
More Monetary Policy Tools and Fiscal Policy

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define monetary policy for inflation control. Explain Central Bank tools: bank rate increases, open market operations. Demonstrate cash ratio and compulsory deposits effects.

Monetary policy simulation with Central Bank role-play. Interest rate impact exercises on borrowing and spending. Open market operations demonstrations. Cash ratio calculation and credit impact analysis.

Central Bank simulation materials, Interest rate impact charts, Securities trading examples, Cash ratio calculation sheets
Credit control scenarios, Directive examples, Government spending data, Tax policy impact charts, Fiscal policy simulation materials

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 156-157

INFLATION

Fiscal Policy Measures and Production Solutions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain reducing taxes on production to control cost-push inflation. Demonstrate subsidizing production effects. Show government production of scarce commodities. Analyze comprehensive fiscal policy approaches.

Production tax reduction impact analysis. Subsidy effect calculations on final prices. Government production case studies. Comprehensive fiscal policy design exercises for inflation control.

Production tax examples, Subsidy calculation sheets, Government production cases, Policy design templates, Impact analysis charts

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 157-158

INFLATION

Statutory Measures for Inflation Control
Export Controls and Comprehensive Control Strategies

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain wage and salary controls to prevent cost-push inflation. Demonstrate price control mechanisms. Detail import restriction methods. Analyze hire purchase and credit term controls.

Wage control policy analysis and effects. Price control implementation exercises. Import restriction case studies and alternatives. Credit term control simulations and consumer impact.

Wage control examples, Price control policies, Import restriction data, Credit control scenarios, Policy implementation cases
Export control examples, Multi-strategy templates, Historical effectiveness data, Strategy design sheets, Presentation materials

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 158-159

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Introduction, Types and Advantages
Disadvantages of International Trade
Computing Terms of Trade

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define international trade. Distinguish between bilateral and multilateral trade. State advantages of international trade. Explain how trade promotes specialization and employment.

Q/A session on local trading experiences; Brainstorming on goods Kenya exports/imports; Group discussion on trade advantages with real examples; Analysis of technology transfer cases.

World map, newspapers with trade reports, charts showing Kenya's trading partners, business magazines
Newspaper cuttings on industry closures, case study materials, charts showing trade impacts
Calculators, statistical data sheets, worked examples, formula charts

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 162-164

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Factors Affecting Terms of Trade
Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments Concepts
Preparing Balance of Payments Accounts

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain factors causing differences in terms of trade between countries. Analyze impact of commodity nature on trade terms. Discuss demand changes and trade restrictions effects. Evaluate world economic order influences.

Detailed exposition with country examples; Case study analysis of Kenya vs developed countries; Group discussions on commodity price variations; Q/A on trade restriction impacts.

Case study materials, charts comparing different economies, business magazines
Trade statistics, charts showing balance structure, newspapers with economic data
Account worksheets, calculators, worked examples, practice data sets

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 167-168

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Balance of Payments Disequilibrium
Terms of Sale in International Trade

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define balance of payments disequilibrium. Identify causes of disequilibrium. Explain methods to decrease import volumes. Analyze export promotion strategies.

Exposition of disequilibrium causes; Case studies on policy interventions; Discussion on import reduction methods; Analysis of export compensation and diversification strategies.

Policy documents, case study materials, charts showing correction methods
Shipping documents, cost calculation worksheets, practical scenarios, charts

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 171-174

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Credit and Import Documents
Shipping, Insurance and Commercial Documents

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain letter of credit functions and types. Describe import licence requirements. Analyze indent procedures (open and closed). Discuss creditworthiness and banking relationships.

Examination of actual letters of credit; Discussion on import licensing procedures; Group work on indent preparation; Analysis of banking documentation requirements.

Sample letters of credit, import licence forms, indent examples, banking documents
Bill of lading samples, insurance certificates, invoice examples, document comparison charts

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 176-177

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Specialized Trade Documents

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe proforma invoice purposes. Explain freight note and weight note functions. Analyze letter of hypothecation uses. Discuss shipping advice note and document flow in trade.

Exposition of specialized documents; Group work on document sequencing; Practical scenarios on document usage; Analysis of complete trade documentation cycle.

Document samples, flow charts, practical scenarios, case studies

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 178-179

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

IMF and World Bank
African Development Institutions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State objectives and functions of IMF. Explain stable exchange rate maintenance and international liquidity provision. Describe World Bank objectives and development financing role. Compare IMF and World Bank functions.

Exposition of institutional backgrounds; Discussion on exchange rate stabilization; Case studies on institutional interventions; Comparison of lending terms and objectives.

Charts showing institutional structures, case study materials, project reports
ADB/ADF project reports, development case studies, institutional comparison charts

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 180-182

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Forms and Characteristics of Economic Integration

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define economic integration. Identify and explain four forms: free trade area, customs union, common market, economic union. Compare characteristics and features of each form. Analyze progression from simple to complex integration.

Exposition of integration concept and forms; Group discussions on regional cooperation examples; Comparison of integration levels using charts; Analysis of East African integration progress.

Maps showing integration blocs, comparison charts, case study materials on regional blocs

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 182-184

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Importance and Effects of Economic Integration
Reasons and Methods of Trade Restrictions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain importance of economic integration including market expansion and specialization. Analyze advantages of free trade. Identify disadvantages including revenue loss and unemployment risks. Evaluate overall impact on member countries.

Group discussions on integration benefits; Case studies on successful integration examples; Analysis of trade creation vs trade diversion; Balanced assessment of costs and benefits.

Integration success stories, policy analysis documents, charts showing trade effects
Case study materials, tariff schedules, quota examples, policy documents, calculators

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 184-185

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Advantages and Disadvantages of Trade Restrictions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State advantages of trade restrictions for domestic industries. Identify disadvantages including retaliation risks and consumer impacts. Analyze quality and price implications. Evaluate long-term effects on economic efficiency.

Balanced analysis of restriction effects; Case studies on protection outcomes and retaliation; Discussion on consumer welfare impacts; Group evaluation of policy trade-offs.

Policy analysis documents, consumer impact studies, case study materials

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 187-188

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Trade Liberalization and Export Processing Zones
E-commerce and Digital Trade

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain trade liberalization concept and effects. Describe EPZ characteristics, advantages and disadvantages. Analyze impact on domestic industries. Evaluate EPZ contribution to economic development.

Exposition of liberalization trends; Case study on Athi River EPZ; Discussion on liberalization impacts on local industries; Analysis of EPZ success factors and challenges.

EPZ documentation, liberalization case studies, charts showing trade policy evolution
Computer/tablets for demonstration, e-commerce examples, online payment illustrations

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 188-189

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Forms and Importance of Economic Integration
Advantages and Disadvantages of Free Trade
Reasons for Trade Restrictions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define economic integration. Identify four forms of economic integration. Explain characteristics of free trade area, customs union, common market and economic union. Analyze importance of economic integration to member countries.

Q/A session reviewing relevant integration terms; Exposition of integration forms with regional examples; Group discussions on East African integration progress; Analysis of integration benefits using case studies.

Maps showing integration blocs, charts comparing integration forms, newspaper articles on regional cooperation
Case study materials on successful integration, charts showing trade effects, policy analysis documents
Case study materials on protected industries, charts showing protection policies, newspaper articles on trade policies

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 182-185

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Methods of Trade Restrictions
Advantages and Disadvantages of Trade Restrictions
Trends in International Trade

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline methods of trade restriction including tariffs and quotas. Highlight administrative bottlenecks and foreign exchange control. Explain moral persuasion as restriction method. Calculate effects of different restriction methods.

Detailed exposition of restriction methods; Practical examples of tariff and quota calculations; Discussion on administrative procedures; Group work on foreign exchange control mechanisms.

Tariff schedules, quota examples, calculators, policy documents showing restriction methods
Policy analysis documents, case studies on protection outcomes, consumer impact studies
EPZ documentation, computers/tablets for e-commerce demonstration, charts showing trade liberalization effects

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 186-187

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING

Economic Growth and Development Concepts
Characteristics of Under-development
Factors Hindering Development

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define economic growth and economic development. Distinguish between economic growth and development. Explain measurement of economic growth rates. Identify structural changes accompanying economic development.

Q/A session on development indicators; Guided discussion on growth vs development differences; Analysis of Kenya's economic journey; Group work on identifying structural changes.

Statistical data on economic indicators, charts comparing developed vs developing countries, newspaper economic reports
Statistical data on poverty and unemployment, photos showing infrastructure gaps, case study materials on developing countries
Case studies on development barriers, charts showing technology gaps, brain drain statistics

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 195-196

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING

Political, Social and Economic Institutional Factors

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain how political institutions affect development progress. Analyze social institutions and cultural barriers. Discuss economic institutions and market efficiency roles. Evaluate extended family systems and work attitude impacts.

Detailed discussion on institutional roles; Case studies on governance and development correlation; Group analysis of cultural practices affecting development; Q/A on market efficiency and entrepreneurship promotion.

Governance case studies, cultural practice examples, charts showing institutional frameworks

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 202-203

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING

Development Planning Process and Objectives
Need for Development Planning and Benefits
Problems in Development Planning Implementation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define development planning concept and importance. Explain planning process including objective establishment. State government policy objectives for long-term development. Analyze resource identification and allocation in planning.

Guided discussion on planning necessity; Exposition of systematic planning process; Group work on identifying realistic planning objectives; Analysis of Kenya's development planning experience.

Kenya's development plan documents, planning process flowcharts, resource allocation examples
Planning success case studies, foreign aid effectiveness reports, project evaluation examples
Case studies on planning challenges, disaster impact reports, examples of successful and failed development projects

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 202-204