Real-World Examples

The Real-World Examples area is a searchable database of more than 300 IB Economics examples designed to help students build stronger exam answers.

Examples are organised by unit, chapter, and level so students can quickly find material that matches the syllabus they are revising.

Each example focuses on the essentials students need to remember clearly and use effectively, including what happened, when it happened, where it happened, and how the example can support economic analysis.

Users can also open a linked article for each example when they want to understand the context in more depth before using it in classwork, revision, or essay-based exam responses.

• Search 300+ real-world examples by unit, chapter, and level
• See the core facts quickly, including what, when, and where
• Use the guidance to connect examples to economic concepts and analysis
• Open the linked article when you want more context