Economics is one of the most popular subjects in JAMB UTME, especially among commercial and social science students. The topics are broad, covering microeconomics, macroeconomics, demand and supply, national income, money and banking, international trade, and more. Studying from the wrong materials means spending weeks on content that will not directly help you in the exam.
This page gives you the complete list of Economics textbooks for JAMB recommended by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board for UTME candidates. These books are aligned with the official Economics syllabus and cover the exact topics JAMB draws its questions from.
You do not need to read every book on this list. Pick one strong, comprehensive title, work through it using the JAMB Economics syllabus as your guide, and back your reading with consistent past question practice. That is the most effective way to prepare for JAMB Economics.
You can also check the complete list of JAMB recommended textbooks for all subjects to see the official books approved for Mathematics, Use of English, Literature, Government, and other UTME subjects.
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Other textbooks that are not on this list are also good to have and study.
List of JAMB Recommended Economics Textbooks
Click on any of the textbooks listed (in RED) below to purchase it online and have it in a few days delivered to wherever you are.
- AN INTRODUCTION TO POSITIVE ECONOMICS — Lipsey, R. G. (1997).
- COUNTDOWN TO SSCE / JME ECONOMICS — Fajana, F. et al (1999).
- ECONOMICS — Samuelson, P. and Nordhaus, W. (1989).
- ECONOMICS — Wannacott and Wannacott (1979).
- ECONOMICS: EXAM FOCUS — Aderinto, A. A. et al (1996).
- ECONOMICS MADE EASY — Eyiyere, D.O. (1980).
- MICRO-ECONOMICS — Kountsoyiannis, A. (1979).
- NEW SYSTEM ECONOMICS: A SENIOR SECONDARY COURSE — Udu, E. and Agu, G. A. (2005).
- OXFORD DICTIONARY OF ECONOMICS — Black, J. (1997).
- ROUND-UP ECONOMICS — Falodun, A. B. et al (1997).
- WHAT IS MACRO-ECONOMICS? — Brownson-oton Richard (2010).
- WHAT IS MICRO-ECONOMICS? — Brownson-oton Richard (2010).
Source: JAMB IBASS.
The titles listed above are part of the official JAMB recommended Economics textbooks used by candidates preparing for the UTME examination.
How to get these JAMB Economics textbooks
There are three straightforward ways to get any of the Economics textbooks for JAMB listed above.
The most direct option is visiting a nearby bookstore. Walk in and ask for the specific title and author you want. Economics is one of the most widely studied subjects for JAMB, so most educational bookstores in Nigerian cities stock several of the recommended titles during the preparation season.
If there are no bookstores near you or you prefer home delivery, click any of the linked titles above to purchase online. Orders are typically delivered within a few days depending on your location in Nigeria.
You can also check your school library or borrow from a classmate who already has one of the books. If you only need a specific title to revise certain syllabus topics before your exam, borrowing is a completely practical option.
Remember. These JAMB Economics textbooks are only “recommended” not compulsory.
Other Economics textbooks (not on the above list) are good too. As long as they also contain good explanations to the JAMB Economics topics.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Economics Textbooks for JAMB
What are the best Economics textbooks for JAMB?
The best Economics textbooks for JAMB are the ones officially recommended by JAMB and listed on this page. Among the most widely used are New System Economics by Udu and Agu, which is one of the most popular JAMB Economics textbooks in Nigerian secondary schools, Economics Exam Focus by Aderinto et al., and Round-Up Economics by Falodun et al. These three are thorough, widely available in Nigerian bookstores, and cover the major Economics topics that appear in JAMB UTME. Any of them gives you a solid, syllabus-aligned foundation for your preparation.
Are JAMB Economics textbooks compulsory?
No, they are not compulsory. JAMB recommends these books because they align with the official Economics syllabus, but you are free to use other Economics textbooks as long as they cover the same topics clearly. What matters going into your UTME is that you understand economic concepts well enough to apply them to exam questions. If you already have a good Economics textbook from secondary school that covers demand and supply, national income, money and banking, and international trade, it may be all you need alongside regular past question practice.
Conclusion
Choosing the right Economics textbooks for JAMB makes your preparation more focused and more effective. Economics in UTME covers a wide range of topics and without a structured textbook aligned to the official syllabus, it is easy to prepare broadly without scoring well.
Pick one or two strong titles from the list above, use the JAMB Economics syllabus to guide what you prioritise, and practice consistently with past questions. That combination is what produces high scores in JAMB Economics.
If you have questions about any of the textbooks listed or need help choosing the right one for your preparation level, drop a comment below and we will respond as quickly as possible.