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Practice modeIB ECONOMICS · PAPER 1 STYLE · TOPIC 1.2

How do economists approach the world?

50 complete question pairs. Each has part (a), worth 10 marks, and part (b), worth 15 marks.

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QUESTION 1 OF 50

Answer both parts

SL/HLEasy25 marks

Part (a)

10 marks

Explain the difference between positive and normative statements in economic policy debates.

Part (b)

15 marks

Using real-world examples, discuss whether economic policy decisions can be based entirely on positive economics.

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