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NotesEconomicsTopic 3.7
Unit 3 · Macroeconomics · Topic 3.7

IB Economics — Supply-side policies

Policies that raise productivity and potential output; long-run growth impacts.

Exam technique guidePractice questions

Key concepts in Supply-side policies

Key Idea: Topic 3.7 explains how **supply-side policies (SSPs)** increase the economy's productive capacity by shifting **LRAS right**. Two approaches: **market-based** (reduce intervention) and **interventionist** (active government investment).

✅ Core definitions

🏪 Market-based policies

🏛️ Interventionist policies

⚖️ Comparison

Market-based: Cheaper and faster to implement. Risk: increased inequality. Risk: market failures persist. Neoclassical school.

Interventionist: Addresses root causes (market failures). Risk: expensive + long time lags. Risk: government failure. Keynesian school.

🔑 Key exam points

SSPs are the long-run complement to demand-side policies. Monetary/fiscal policy manages the cycle; SSPs build long-run capacity.

What you'll learn in Topic 3.7

  • 3.7.1 Market-based supply-side policies
  • 3.7.2 Interventionist supply-side policies
  • 3.7.3 Evaluation of supply-side policies
Suggested study order: Read the notes for each sub-topic below → test yourself with flashcards → attempt practice questions → review exam technique.

Study resources — 3.7 Supply-side policies

3.7.1

Market-based supply-side policies

Notes
3.7.2

Interventionist supply-side policies

Notes
3.7.3

Evaluation of supply-side policies

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Topic 3.7 Supply-side policies forms a core part of Unit 3: Macroeconomics in IB Economics. Mastering these concepts will strengthen your understanding of connected topics across the syllabus and prepare you for exam questions that require analysis, evaluation, and real-world application.

Frequently asked questions

What does Topic 3.7 Supply-side policies cover in IB Business Management?
Topic 3.7 covers supply-side policies as part of the IB BM syllabus. Students learn key business concepts, tools, and frameworks that are assessed in Paper 1 (case study) and Paper 2 (structured questions).
How should I revise Supply-side policies for IB Business Management exams?
Start with the micro-topic notes to build understanding, then use flashcards for key terms and formulas. Practise applying concepts to case study scenarios and review how marks are allocated in IB mark schemes.
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