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IB DP EconomicsPaper 1

IB DP Economics Paper 1 Model Essays

Explore IB Economics sample essays and essay questions for SL and HL, with economic diagrams, real-world examples and assessment guidance. IB DP Economics Paper 1 assesses economic understanding, application, analysis and evaluation using theory, diagrams and real-world examples. Answer one of three questions: part (a) [10] and part (b) [15]. You have 75 minutes for 25 marks, worth 30% at SL and 20% at HL.

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Introduction to economics

2 subtopics

2 essays

Microeconomics

12 subtopics

22 essays

Macroeconomics

11 subtopics

0 essays

The global economy

9 subtopics

0 essays

Paper 1 guidance

Real-world examples

Build a bank of examples to support your economic arguments.

Assessment criteria

Understand what examiners reward in 10- and 15-mark responses.

Paper 1 structure and guidance

Plan your response, manage your time and organise your evaluation.
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