IB skill practice

Make reasoned policy judgements

Economics SL IA and data-response skill with original exam-style source, diagram, calculation, and evaluation seeds.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 3

Build a reasoned policy judgement

A school IB Economics practice article compares an indirect tax and public information campaign for reducing sugary drink consumption. Choose the stronger policy and justify the judgement. Use the labelled article evidence, data, diagram, or evaluation criteria before writing the answer. Enter the answer and choose the interpretation that best matches the IA or data-response evidence.

Worked practice: economic evidence and answer

Identify the economic evidence first, then state the result and interpretation.