Overview

Course Content

• Microeconomics: Demand & supply, elasticity, market equilibrium, government intervention, market failure, and theory of the firm (HL only: advanced theory of the firm).
• Macroeconomics: Aggregate demand & supply, macroeconomic objectives, fiscal and monetary policy, unemployment, inflation, and economic growth.
• International Economics: Trade theory, protectionism, exchange rates, balance of payments, economic integration, terms of trade.
• Development Economics: Economic growth vs. development, strategies for development, barriers to development, role of international organizations.
• HL Topics: Theory of the firm, advanced calculations, and additional HL paper skills.
• Assessment Skills: Command terms, real-world examples, diagram drawing and explanation, data response and essay writing.
• Internal Assessment (IA): Commentary structure, source selection, economic analysis, and effective evaluation for high marks.
• Extended Essay (EE) Support: Topic refinement, research question design, structure, analysis, and referencing.
• Exam Techniques: Past paper practice, time management, mark scheme mastery, and rubric adherence for maximum scores.

Exam Structure

• SL:
  • Paper 1: Essay (1 hr 15 min, 30%)
  • Paper 2: Data response (1 hr 45 min, 40%)
  • Internal Assessment: Portfolio (30%)
• HL:
  • Paper 1: Essay (1 hr 15 min, 20%)
  • Paper 2: Data response (1 hr 45 min, 30%)
  • Paper 3: Quantitative (1 hr, 20%)
  • Internal Assessment: Portfolio (20%)

Skills Developed

• Economic theory application with real-world evidence
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Clear and accurate diagramming
• Structured essay writing and evaluation
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Research and referencing (for IA & EE)
• Effective time management and test strategy

Who Should Take IB Economics?

• IBDP students aiming for 6 or 7 in Economics SL/HL
• Anyone needing structured IA or EE support
• Students wanting to boost academic writing, analysis, and research skills
• Learners preparing for university studies in economics, business, or social sciences

Tips for Success

• Practice drawing and explaining diagrams for every syllabus topic
• Use up-to-date real-world examples in essays and IAs
• Learn all IB Economics command terms and how to answer them precisely
• Analyze past paper mark schemes and examiner reports
• Draft IA commentaries early and revise with expert feedback
• Plan and outline essays before writing under timed conditions

Advisor Selection Process

• Top University Advisors: Instructors from top 100 U.S./UK/world universities with high IB/IB Economics results and subject teaching experience.
• Internal Workshop Assessment: Every tutor completes FenDoDo’s internal workshop and a trial teaching evaluation before teaching.
• Elite 1-on-1 Customized Teaching: Advisors deliver one-on-one, fully personalized lessons, free from geographic limits, for maximum learning results.
• Personalized Support via FenDoDo Platform: The FenDoDo platform monitors each student’s progress and goals, enabling advisors to adjust plans and ensure steady improvement.

Class Process

• Each student receives a dedicated Google Meet link for every session
• Google Classroom is set up to manage all resources, assignments, and communication
• Advisors prepare a detailed teaching plan before the first lesson, tailored to the student’s IB Economics goals
• All lessons require camera-on participation and are recorded for quality assurance
• Recordings are uploaded to Google Classroom and LINE for easy review
• Advisors complete a Teaching Log after every class to track hours, content, and student progress
• Assignments, IA drafts, and essays are managed in Google Classroom for feedback and revision
• Regular student feedback is collected to continually evaluate and improve teaching quality