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Answering Economics Case Study Questions

IB Economics Case Studies have become increasingly harder in today’s uncertain economic climate. As a result, questions are asked based on multiple topics, including Section 3 and 4 of the syllabus and even a blend of both Micro and Macro concepts.

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Nailing the Economics Essay Exam (Paper 1)
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Nailing the Economics Essay Exam (Paper 1)

The essay part of Economics is something most students struggle with. It has a high level of requirement for critical thinking, evaluation, and a bulk of the work is done on memorisation due to the content-heavy nature of the subject. In this article, a graduates that scored 48/50 shares the most common pitfalls students make in their exam, which can make or break a 6 or a 7.

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How to Score a 7 in Econs IA
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How to Score a 7 in Econs IA

Disclaimer:

I’m not a holder of an Economics degree, neither am I a professor in the world of Adam Smith, Keynes or the greatest economists that have ever walked on Earth. However, I would consider myself a zealous student in Economics, evident by my performance in the IB examinations, and especially my IAs which managed to score 40/45 (Grade 7). Reading this article definitely won’t miraculously guarantee you a 7 without putting in any effort, but following the framework might!

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