In 2020, I received 45 points in IB, including a 7 in HL Economics. This IA formed one third of my Economics IA which allowed me to achieve that grade. Understanding this essay's style, structure and presentation will help boost your IA mark considerably.
The essay discusses an article titled, '...
, This article refers to a bill in the Philippines that will raise the indirect tax on cigarettes to
₱60, causing a 60% increase on the average price of a pack of cigarettes, which is ₱95. The
government is aiming to reduce the market failure in the cigarette market and raise revenue
for their ‘Universal Healthcare Act’.
The diagram above shows the Philippines’ market for cigarettes.
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