Economics past papers · IB HL
2021–2026Group 3Paper 1 · Paper 2 · Paper 3
IB Economics HL past papers — by session
Every recent Economics exam series we cover (2021–2026), each with Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3. Practise a paper, then mark it against the IB band descriptors — that's where the grade is won.
Practice by topic
Criterion-based practice for every syllabus point — revise the lesson, then mark your response band-by-band.
- 1.1Scarcity, choice and opportunity cost
- 1.2Economics as a social science and the role of models
- 1.3The central concepts: efficiency, equity, sustainability and change
- 2.1Demand and the law of demand
- 2.2Supply and the law of supply
- 2.3Market equilibrium and the price mechanism
- 2.4Price elasticity of demand and income elasticity
- 2.5Price elasticity of supply
- 2.6Indirect taxes and subsidies
- 2.7Market failure: externalities and the environment
- 2.8Market failure: public goods and common pool resources
- 2.9Theory of the firm: costs, revenues and profit
- 2.10Market structures: perfect competition and monopoly
- 2.11Market structures: monopolistic competition and oligopoly
- 2.12Price discrimination
- 3.1Measuring economic activity: GDP, GNI and the business cycle
- 3.2Aggregate demand and aggregate supply
- 3.3Low unemployment
- 3.4Low and stable inflation
- 3.5Economic growth
- 3.6Economic equality and the role of taxation
- 3.7Demand-side policies: fiscal and monetary policy
- 3.8Supply-side policies
- 3.9The Keynesian multiplier
- 4.1International trade and comparative advantage
- 4.2Free trade and protectionism
- 4.3Economic integration and the WTO
- 4.4Exchange rates
- 4.5The balance of payments
- 4.6Sustainable development
- 4.7Measuring economic development
- 4.8Barriers to development and economic development strategies
Papers by exam series
- May 2026HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- November 2025HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- May 2025HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- November 2024HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- May 2024HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- November 2023HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- May 2023HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- November 2022HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- May 2022HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- November 2021HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- May 2021HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
Practise any paper, then upload your answer for criteria-based feedback while official IB mark-scheme marking rolls out.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I find IB Economics HL past papers?
- Every recent Economics HL exam series (2021–2026) is listed below by session, covering Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3. Practise each, then mark against the band descriptors.
- Does IB Economics have mark schemes?
- Yes — IB publishes mark schemes that use markbands and assessment criteria. Our guides explain how examiners place answers into level bands so you can mark your own work like an examiner.
- What's the best way to use Economics past papers?
- Work a full paper under timed conditions, mark yourself strictly against the band descriptors, list every mark you dropped, then drill those skills before the next session.
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