Choosing your economics extended essay questions

Staring at a blank page while trying to brainstorm economics extended essay questions is a bit of a rite of passage for most IB students. You're sitting there, wondering how on earth you're supposed to find a topic that's narrow enough to fit into 4,000 words but deep enough to actually show off what you've learned. It's a balancing act, and honestly, it's usually the hardest part of the entire process. If you pick a question that's too broad, you'll end up drowning in generalities. Pick one that's too narrow, and you'll be struggling to find enough data to fill the pages. ...

May 26, 2026 · 7 min · Machiavelo Pineda