Draw / Construct in IB Economics

What your response needs

Axes → original curves → change → new equilibrium → labels/shading.

• Correct title, axes and curve labels
• Correct initial and new positions
• Equilibria, guides, quantities, prices and relevant shading

A worked economics example

Question: Using an AD–AS diagram, draw the effect of an increase in income tax.

An incomplete response: A downward arrow beside AD with no new curve or equilibrium.

A more complete response:

Label average price level and real GDP.

Draw AD₁ and SRAS with initial equilibrium E₁.

Shift the AD curve left to AD₂ and label E₂, PL₂ and Y₂.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Moving along a curve when a shift is required
• Missing axis or equilibrium labels
• Leaving the change unclear because the required curve, point or axis labels are missing

Try it yourself

Read the question and its mark allocation before deciding how much detail to include. A response structure helps you organise your answer; it is not a script to memorise.

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About this guidance

These explanations and examples are original Econograms study guidance. They are not official IB questions or markschemes, and Econograms is not endorsed by the International Baccalaureate. Follow the wording and requirements of the question set by your teacher or examination.