Introduction: Unit 3

Unit 3 focuses on how entire economies perform and the major challenges they face, including economic growth, inflation, unemployment, and inequality. It also examines how governments use fiscal, monetary, and supply-side policies to promote stability and improve economic well-being. The following real-world case studies, developed by Mr Weldon's IB Economics students, help connect these macroeconomic concepts to real policy decisions and outcomes.


Take a look at a few case studies from topics in unit 3: