Economics Exemplars

About Economics Coursework Exemplars

The Coursework Exemplars section gives IB students (both SL and HL) access to real, high-quality samples of IB Economics Internal Assessments (IA) and Extended Essays (EE). Each exemplar is carefully selected to model top-scoring work, aligned with IB assessment rubrics and showcasing what examiners expect at different achievement levels.

On this page, you'll find full-length exemplars annotated with examiner commentary, highlighting strengths, weaknesses, and specific rubric-based insights. These samples demonstrate how ideas are structured, arguments developed, and criteria met to achieve high marks.

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Macro IA : Title: China to step up support for economy, flexibly use policy tools, Politburo says

Duty tax rises hit wines and spirits in UK

Rail Baltica: what has been done and how much is left

How did the COVID-19 pandemic alter cigarette consumption within the New Zealand cigarette market, between 2019 and 2024?

To what extent did the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PM- GKAY) 2020 impact the economic well-being of low-income households of Mysuru in Karnataka, India?

New Zealand’s new government scraps world-leading smoking ban to fund tax cuts

How effective was the Kenyan government's excise duty tax on cigarettes from 2019 to 2023 in influencing the economic behavior of consumers and mitigating negative externality on public health in Kenya?

To what extent did the Implementation of the Maharashtra Electric Vehicle Policy 2021 Impact the Adoption Rate of Battery Electric Vehicles in the state of Maharashtra?

How effective were German government interventions from 2019 to 2023 in substituting non-renewable electricity with renewable electricity to reduce the negative externalities of production in the German electricity market?

TO WHAT EXTENT HAS THE INTRODUCTION OF MINIMUM UNIT PRICING ON ALCOHOL IN WALES IN 2020 BEEN EFFECTIVE IN REDUCING THE NEGATIVE EXTERNALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION?

How does government intervention in the form of national minimum wage increase from $21.38/hour to $23.23/hour impact the employment and participation of youth workers aged 15-25 in Australia during 2023?

Assessing the Impact of Germany’s Renewable Energy Act in Promoting Renewable Energy

To what extent have the 2023 Dutch tax plans reduced the negative economic effects that the recent increase in prices caused by inflation had on middle income taxpayers in the Netherlands?

To what extent has the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme launched in 2020 impacted the Production growth of Indian Mobile Phone Industry?

To what extent have the “First Registration Tax Concession (FRTC) ” and “EV-charging at Home (EHSS)” been effective in reducing the negative externalities associated with Internal Combustion Vehicles (ICVs) in Hong Kong?

To what extent has the 2019 parking fee increase implemented by the municipality of Amsterdam been successful in decreasing the negative externality of traffic congestion?

To what extent has the Greek “Savings 2021” subsidy program been successful in increasing energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions?

To what extent were the Moon administration’s policies implemented in response to the rising housing prices in the Seoul Metropolitan Area during the COVID-19 pandemic effective in stabilizing the housing market?

To what extent is the state of Al Muneera Beach in Abu Dhabi the result of market failure?

To what extent has Telangana government’s transport initiatives contributed to sustainable urban development in Hyderabad from 2019 to 2024?

To what extent is there evidence of gender-based price discrimination (pink tax) for personal care products in The Greater Toronto Area?

To what extent can nudge theory be used to correct externalities to influence consumers to make healthier food choices?

“To what extent did the fuel subsidy removal in Nigeria in 2023 negatively impact economic well-being in the nation?”

To what extent has Ivorian government intervention reduced the prevalence of child labour and promoted economic development from 2020 to 2023?

To what extent have the economic rules set in place by the English Premier League effectively impacted market power and competitive balance between 2014 and 2024?

To what extent have foreign investments in Toronto’s Housing Market affected the housing prices and affordability?

"To what extent has the Rythu Bandhu Scheme been the primary driver of rice production growth in Telangana from 2019 to 2023, influencing farmers’ financial outcomes?"

“To what extent can Game Theory concepts be applied to the Romanian FMCG online retail market?”

Research Question: To what extent have the sanctions imposed by the European Union on Russia, following the Russia-Ukraine war, impacted the pricing and operational dynamics of the air transportation industry within the Russian market?

To what extent has inflation impacted the public transportation sector in Cameroon?

To what extent do Qatar's green energy efficiency policies, as part of the Qatar National Vision 2030, influence the employment rate and competitiveness of firms in the construction industry?

Assessing the Environmental and Economic Impact of Sharing Economy in Beijing, China

Which Argentinian economic policies between 2020 and 2024 contribute to high inflation, and how did these impact economic stability?

To what extent did a depreciation in the Pakistani rupee and high rates of inflation impact imports, exports and growth in Pakistan's pharmaceutical industry from 2022 to 2024?

What is the market structure of the search engine industry?

How effective have government policies been in addressing rental housing affordability and availability in London from 2020 to 2024?

To what extent did the implementation of the EDSA Bus Carousel reduce negative externalities of car usage along EDSA from 2019 to 2023?

To what extent has the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao education programme affected the job opportunities of the underprivileged working female population in India?

What government regulations should be implemented or strengthened to reduce the consumption of e-cigarettes among youths in Jakarta, Indonesia?

To what extent has Brexit influenced London’s financial sector by causing the relocation of investment banking operations to EU financial centres between 2019 and 2024?

HOW HAS THE SPENDING CAP INTRODUCED INTO F1 RESULTED IN MORE EQUITABLE OUTCOMES FOR VARIOUS STAKEHOLDERS?

How does game theory provide insights into strategic decision-making among football clubs in the English Premier League, particularly in areas such as player transfers and financial management?

To what extent does the ULEZ scheme effectively reduce the negative external costs and economic inefficiencies contributed by air pollution in London since its extension in 2020?

How Successful Has Cutting Corporation Tax Been in Stimulating Foreign Direct Investment into the Greek Economy Since 2021?

To what extent have the interest rate hikes by the FED and the fluctuations in value of the USD impacted the US balance of payments between 2022 and early 2024 ?

“To What extent did Cyclones Idai and Kenneth of 2019, generate barriers to economic growth in Mozambique?"

To what extent has the recent expansion of the MRT been effective in reducing the market failure associated with the overconsumption of private vehicles in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

To what extent have recent investments for the improvement of the first 1.000 days of local children’s lives had positive externalities on the community of Val del Ceno, Italy?