IB Economics IA Examples
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Academic Integrity Reminder
These examples are for learning purposes only. Your IA must be your own original work. Use these samples to understand structure, analysis techniques, and presentation standards - not to copy content :)
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High Scoring IA Examples (6-7)
Exemplary Internal Assessments that demonstrate excellent economic analysis and presentation.
Microeconomics
Micro
2023
Negative Externality of Consumption
Macroeconomics
Macro
2023
Contractionary Monetary Policy
Global Economics
Global
2023
Current Account Deficit
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Good IA Examples (4-5)
Solid Internal Assessments that show competent economic understanding and analysis.
Microeconomics
Micro
2023
Panic Buying and Scarcity
Macroeconomics
Macro
2023
Contractionary Monetary Policy
Global Economics
Global
2023
Trade Agreements
How to Use These Examples
✅ Do:
- • Study the structure and organization
- • Analyze how economic theory is applied
- • Observe diagram usage and explanations
- • Note how key concepts are integrated
- • Learn from evaluation techniques
❌ Don't:
- • Copy any content directly
- • Use the same articles or data
- • Replicate the exact analysis
- • Submit similar work as your own
- • Ignore your own article's context
Remember
The best way to use these examples is to understand the standards expected, then create your own original analysis. Focus on learning the techniques and approaches rather than the specific content.