Outline in IB Economics

What your response needs

Main point + essential supporting detail.

• The main feature
• One relevant supporting detail
• A concise scope

A worked economics example

Question: Outline one function of money.

An incomplete response: Money is useful.

A more complete response:

Money acts as a medium of exchange because it is generally accepted in payment, avoiding the need for barter.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Writing an undeveloped list
• Turning a short outline into an unfocused essay

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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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.