🌱 Development Economics · IB Economics Topic 4
IB Economics: Development Economics Resources
Explore clear, syllabus‑aligned notes, diagrams, case studies, and exam‑style questions for every Development Economics subtopic in the IB Economics course.
Development Economics Subtopics
Introduction to Development
What development means & indicators
Understand the meaning of economic development, the limitations of GDP, and the use of composite indicators like HDI.
SL & HL
Indicators
Case studies
Poverty & Inequality
Causes, consequences, measurement
Explore the causes of poverty and inequality, how they are measured, and their impact on development outcomes.
SL & HL
Evaluation
Real‑world data
Barriers to Development
Domestic & international constraints
Learn about economic, social, political, and institutional barriers that hinder development in low‑income countries.
SL & HL
Case studies
Evaluation
Strategies for Development
Market‑based & interventionist
Compare different development strategies, including trade, aid, microfinance, and industrial policies.
SL & HL
Evaluation
Essay skills
Foreign Aid & Multilateral Development
Aid, NGOs, IMF, World Bank
Understand the role of aid, NGOs, and international institutions in promoting development, with evaluation.
SL & HL
Case studies
Evaluation
Trade & Development
Trade strategies & impacts
Explore how trade policies, diversification, and global markets influence long‑term development outcomes.
SL & HL
Case studies
Evaluation