PUBLIC FINANCE

Introduction to Public Finance and its Purpose

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.

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 124-125

PUBLIC FINANCE

Purpose of Public Finance - Provision of Essential Services
Purpose of Public Finance - Economic Control and Development

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify essential goods and services provided by government. Explain why private sector cannot adequately provide certain services. Analyze the concept of public interest. Evaluate the importance of government intervention in service provision.

Teacher exposition of new concepts; Group work identifying public services in their locality; Discussion comparing public schools vs private schools; Students share experiences of using public facilities.

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

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 124-125

PUBLIC FINANCE

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:
Identify various sources of public finance. Distinguish between internal and external sources. Classify government revenue sources. Analyze the importance of diversified revenue sources.

Brainstorming session on where government gets money; Teacher exposition using chalkboard diagrams; Group work categorizing revenue sources; Students discuss challenges in tax collection.

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 125-127

PUBLIC FINANCE

Principles of Public Expenditure
Introduction to Tax and 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.

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 128-129

PUBLIC FINANCE

Principles of Taxation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the characteristics of a good tax system. Analyze equity in taxation (horizontal and vertical). Examine certainty, convenience and economy in taxation. Evaluate flexibility and simplicity in tax systems.

Detailed teacher exposition using chalkboard; Group discussions on fairness in taxation; Students discuss easy vs difficult ways to pay tax; Examples of how shop prices change with VAT changes.

Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' market experiences and price observations.

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 131-132

PUBLIC FINANCE

Classification of Taxes - By Structure
Classification of Taxes - Direct vs Indirect

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.

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 132-135

PUBLIC FINANCE

Merits and Demerits of Direct and Indirect Taxes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Analyze advantages and disadvantages of direct taxation. Evaluate merits and demerits of indirect taxation. Compare effectiveness of direct vs indirect taxes. Assess the role of both types in government revenue.

Comparative discussion using chalkboard summary; Group debates on which tax system is better; Students discuss tax avoidance they have observed; Comprehensive review and written exercise; Topic summary preparation.

Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, student experiences and observations, review questions.

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 135-141

INFLATION

Introduction to Inflation and Deflation
Consumer Price Index (CPI) Concepts
CPI Calculation - Simple 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

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 144-145

INFLATION

CPI Calculation - Weighted Average Method
Types of Inflation and Demand-Pull Inflation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Understand importance of weighting in CPI calculation. Assign weights to different commodities based on consumption patterns. Calculate weighted average CPI. Compare simple vs weighted average results.

Weight assignment exercises based on family budgets. Weighted CPI calculation practice with real data. Comparison between simple and weighted average methods. Analysis of why weighting gives more accurate results.

Family budget examples, Weight assignment sheets, Weighted calculation templates, Comparison tables, Advanced calculation problems
Market simulation materials, Government spending examples, Money supply charts, Income increase scenarios, Demand-pull diagrams

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 147-148

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:
Explain additional causes: general shortages, increased consumer expenditure, population growth effects. Analyze expectation-driven demand increases. Demonstrate how shortages pull prices upward.

Shortage simulation exercises creating artificial scarcity. Analysis of population growth impact on demand. Expectation-driven buying behavior case studies. Consumer expenditure pattern analysis and price impact.

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 149-150

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

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

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 153-154

INFLATION

Negative Effects of Inflation
More Negative Effects and Economic Impact

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain reduction in profits due to decreased sales volume. Analyze time wastage in price shopping. Demonstrate conflicts between employers and employees. Show decline in living standards.

Sales volume decline simulation during price increases. Time cost analysis of shopping around for prices. Employer-employee wage negotiation role-plays. Living standard decline calculations with fixed incomes.

Sales simulation materials, Time cost analysis sheets, Role-play scenarios, Living standard calculation examples, Wage negotiation materials
Creditor loss examples, Economic growth data, Balance of payments charts, Monetary confidence indicators, Savings impact studies

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 154-155

INFLATION

Controlling Inflation - Monetary Policy Tools

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

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 156-157

INFLATION

More Monetary Policy Tools and Fiscal Policy

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

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 156-158

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

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

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 158-159

INFLATION
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Export Controls and Comprehensive Control Strategies
Introduction, Types and Advantages
Disadvantages of International Trade

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain export controls to prevent domestic shortages. Analyze combination of multiple control measures. Evaluate effectiveness of different approaches. Design comprehensive anti-inflation strategy.

Export control case studies and domestic market effects. Multi-pronged control strategy design exercises. Effectiveness evaluation of historical control measures. Comprehensive strategy presentations by groups.

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
Newspaper cuttings on industry closures, case study materials, charts showing trade impacts

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 158-159

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Computing Terms of Trade
Factors Affecting Terms of Trade

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define terms of trade. Calculate export and import price indices. Compute terms of trade using formulas. Interpret favorable and unfavorable terms of trade.

Exposition of terms of trade concept; Step-by-step calculation demonstrations; Worked examples with real data; Supervised practice on numerical problems.

Calculators, statistical data sheets, worked examples, formula charts
Case study materials, charts comparing different economies, business magazines

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 164-166

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments Concepts
Preparing Balance of Payments Accounts
Balance of Payments Disequilibrium

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define balance of trade and balance of payments. Distinguish between visible and invisible trade. Identify components of balance of payments account. Explain current and capital account transactions.

Exposition of trade balance concepts; Group work identifying transaction types; Practical examples using Kenya's trade data; Discussion on visible vs invisible goods classification.

Trade statistics, charts showing balance structure, newspapers with economic data
Account worksheets, calculators, worked examples, practice data sets
Policy documents, case study materials, charts showing correction methods

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 167-169

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Terms of Sale in International Trade

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define terms of sale concept. Explain basic terms: LOCO, F.O.R., F.A.S., F.O.B. Describe advanced terms: C&F, C.I.F., Landed, Franco. Apply terms to calculate cost implications.

Exposition of various terms with shipping examples; Group work on cost allocation scenarios; Practical calculations on different terms; Case study analysis of term selection.

Shipping documents, cost calculation worksheets, practical scenarios, charts

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 175-176

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Credit and Import 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

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 176-177

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

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

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 180-182

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

African Development Institutions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain ADB establishment and functions. Describe ADF objectives and lending terms. Analyze impact on African development. Compare regional vs global financial institutions.

Exposition of regional development banking; Case studies on funded African projects; Discussion on concessional lending terms; Analysis of development impact assessment.

ADB/ADF project reports, development case studies, institutional comparison charts

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 181

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

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

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 188-189

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

E-commerce and Digital Trade
Forms and Importance of Economic Integration

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain e-commerce applications in international trade. Describe online payment systems and digital transactions. Analyze advantages and challenges of digital trade. Discuss future trends in electronic commerce.

Demonstration of e-commerce platforms; Discussion on digital payment security; Group work on online trade benefits and risks; Analysis of technology impact on trade.

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 189

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Advantages and Disadvantages of Free Trade
Reasons for Trade Restrictions

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

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 184-185

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

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

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 195-196

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING

Factors Hindering Development

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Highlight factors that impede development including resource constraints. Explain inadequate capital and poor technology impacts. Analyze human resource endowment problems. Discuss unfavorable domestic environment effects on development.

Q/A session on development barriers; Detailed exposition of hindering factors; Case studies on technology gaps and brain drain; Group discussions on institutional barriers to development.

Case studies on development barriers, charts showing technology gaps, brain drain statistics

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 200-202

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING

Political, Social and Economic Institutional Factors
Development Planning Process and Objectives

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

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 202-203

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING

Need for Development Planning and Benefits
Problems in Development Planning Implementation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give reasons why development planning is necessary. Explain appropriate resource allocation through planning. Discuss planning role in stimulating national effort. Analyze planning support for foreign aid acquisition and project evaluation.

Group discussions on planning benefits; Case studies on successful planning outcomes; Analysis of foreign aid effectiveness with proper planning; Q/A on project evaluation importance and duplication avoidance.

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 203-204