PUBLIC FINANCE

Introduction to Public Finance and its Purpose
Purpose of Public Finance - Provision of Essential Services

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define public finance. Explain the concept of public finance. Outline the main purposes of public finance. Analyze the role of government in providing essential services.

Q/A on government services students use daily; Group discussion on why government needs money; Brainstorming on public goods vs private goods; List making of local government projects students have seen.

Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, pens, local examples from students' experience.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' prior knowledge and experiences.

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 124-125

PUBLIC FINANCE

Purpose of Public Finance - Economic Control and Development
Sources of Public Finance - Overview and Classification
Government Borrowing - Internal and External
Types of Debt and Government Expenditure

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain how public finance controls consumption of certain products. Describe how government encourages/discourages certain economic activities. Analyze balanced regional development through public finance. Examine wealth redistribution through public finance.

Discussion on high prices of cigarettes and alcohol; Teacher explains government subsidies using fertilizer example; Students give examples of development projects in different counties; Q/A on how taxes help the poor.

Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, examples from students' local knowledge, chalk.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' observations from daily life.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, basic calculator (if available), student knowledge.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, local examples from students' environment.

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 124-125

PUBLIC FINANCE

Principles of Public Expenditure
Introduction to Tax and Taxation
Principles of Taxation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline principles governing public expenditure. Explain the concept of sanctions in public spending. Analyze the principle of maximum social benefit. Examine flexibility and economy in public expenditure.

Teacher exposition on government spending rules; Discussion on why parliament must approve spending; Students give examples of wasteful government spending they have heard about; Q/A on benefits of government projects.

Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' general knowledge from radio/conversations.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' shopping experiences and observations.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' market experiences and price observations.

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 128-129

PUBLIC FINANCE

Classification of Taxes - By Structure
Classification of Taxes - Direct vs Indirect
Merits and Demerits of Direct and Indirect Taxes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define and distinguish regressive, proportional and progressive taxes. Calculate tax under different tax structures. Analyze the impact of each tax structure on different income groups. Evaluate merits and demerits of progressive taxation.

Teacher works through mathematical examples on chalkboard; Students practice calculations in exercise books; Group work comparing effects on different income earners; Supervised practice with simple numbers.

Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, basic arithmetic skills, simple calculation examples.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' knowledge of prices and salary deductions.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, student experiences and observations, review questions.

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 132-135

INFLATION

Introduction to Inflation and Deflation
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 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
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 144-145

INFLATION

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

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
Manufacturing cost examples, Subsidy impact data, Profit margin scenarios, Input cost charts, Comprehensive comparison tables

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 148-150

INFLATION

Levels of Inflation
Positive Effects of Inflation
Negative Effects of Inflation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Distinguish between moderate, galloping, and hyper-inflation. Explain characteristics and percentage ranges. Analyze historical examples of different inflation levels. Assess economic impacts of each level.

Classification exercises using real country data. Historical case studies: Germany 1923 hyper-inflation. Moderate inflation benefits analysis. Comparison of inflation levels and their economic effects.

Historical inflation data, Germany 1923 case study, Country comparison charts, Inflation level classification sheets
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 152-153

INFLATION

More Negative Effects and Economic Impact
Controlling Inflation - Monetary Policy Tools

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
Central Bank simulation materials, Interest rate impact charts, Securities trading examples, Cash ratio calculation sheets

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 155-156

INFLATION

More Monetary Policy Tools and Fiscal Policy
Fiscal Policy Measures and Production Solutions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain selective credit controls and directives. Detail moral suasion by Central Bank. Define fiscal policy for inflation control. Analyze government spending reduction and tax policy effects.

Credit control scenario exercises. Central Bank directive simulations. Government spending impact analysis on inflation. Tax policy effects on consumer spending and production costs.

Credit control scenarios, Directive examples, Government spending data, Tax policy impact charts, Fiscal policy simulation materials
Production tax examples, Subsidy calculation sheets, Government production cases, Policy design templates, Impact analysis charts

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 156-158

INFLATION
INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Statutory Measures for Inflation Control
Export Controls and Comprehensive Control Strategies
Introduction, Types and Advantages

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
World map, newspapers with trade reports, charts showing Kenya's trading partners, business magazines

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 158-159

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Disadvantages of International Trade
Computing Terms of Trade
Factors Affecting Terms of Trade
Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments Concepts

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify disadvantages of international trade. Explain how trade can lead to local industry collapse. Analyze imported inflation concept. Discuss cultural and sovereignty impacts.

Guided discussion on negative trade effects; Case study analysis of textile industry challenges; Q/A on dependency problems; Group work on cultural changes due to globalization.

Newspaper cuttings on industry closures, case study materials, charts showing trade impacts
Calculators, statistical data sheets, worked examples, formula charts
Case study materials, charts comparing different economies, business magazines
Trade statistics, charts showing balance structure, newspapers with economic data

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 164

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Preparing Balance of Payments Accounts
Balance of Payments Disequilibrium
Terms of Sale in International Trade
Credit and Import Documents

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Prepare balance of payments on current account. Calculate balance of payments on capital account. Determine overall balance of payments. Interpret account balances and official settlement account.

Step-by-step account preparation; Worked examples with comprehensive data; Supervised practice exercises; Group problem-solving on complex scenarios.

Account worksheets, calculators, worked examples, practice data sets
Policy documents, case study materials, charts showing correction methods
Shipping documents, cost calculation worksheets, practical scenarios, charts
Sample letters of credit, import licence forms, indent examples, banking documents

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 169-171

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Shipping, Insurance and Commercial Documents
Specialized Trade Documents

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain bill of lading purposes and features. Describe insurance policy types and certificate of origin. Analyze commercial and consular invoices. Compare airway bill with other transport documents.

Examination of actual shipping documents; Discussion on insurance requirements; Group analysis of invoice types; Comparison of transport document features.

Bill of lading samples, insurance certificates, invoice examples, document comparison charts
Document samples, flow charts, practical scenarios, case studies

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 177-178

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
Importance and Effects 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
Integration success stories, policy analysis documents, charts showing trade effects

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 182-184

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Reasons and Methods of Trade Restrictions
Advantages and Disadvantages of Trade Restrictions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain reasons for trade restrictions including infant industry and strategic industry protection. Describe methods: tariffs, quotas, administrative bottlenecks, foreign exchange control. Analyze dumping prevention and employment protection.

Exposition of protection rationale with examples; Detailed explanation of restriction methods; Practical examples of tariff and quota calculations; Case studies on protection policies.

Case study materials, tariff schedules, quota examples, policy documents, calculators
Policy analysis documents, consumer impact studies, case study materials

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 185-187

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Trade Liberalization and Export Processing Zones
E-commerce and Digital Trade
Forms and Importance of Economic Integration

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
Maps showing integration blocs, charts comparing integration forms, newspaper articles on regional cooperation

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 188-189

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Advantages and Disadvantages of Free Trade
Reasons for Trade Restrictions
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:
Enumerate advantages of free trade including market expansion and specialization. Identify disadvantages such as revenue loss and unemployment risks. Analyze trade creation vs trade diversion effects. Evaluate impact on local industries and consumer choice.

Guided discussion on free trade benefits; Case studies on integration success stories; Group analysis of trade diversion problems; Q/A on consumer welfare impacts and government revenue effects.

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
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 184-185

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
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:
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
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 202-203