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CSS ECONOMICS SYLLABUS -Download PDF

July 21, 2025
written by Muneeb Tariq


The CSS Economics paper carries 200 marks total. It is an optional subject with two separate papers. Each paper has 100 marks.

Candidates must score at least 33% in each paper to pass. The papers test basic economic concepts and current economic issues.

Paper-I covers:

  • Microeconomic theory
  • Macroeconomic concepts
  • Economic systems
  • Development economics
  • International trade

Paper-II includes:

  • Pakistan’s economy
  • Economic planning
  • Fiscal and monetary policies
  • Current global economic trends
  • Economic challenges in Pakistan

The exam requires an understanding of economic theories. Candidates must apply these theories to real-world situations. Current economic data about Pakistan is important.

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