IB Economics: Curriculum Modules & Topics Comparison
Key Additions Summary
New Content Added:
- 4.7: Positive Peace Framework (8 Pillars), systems thinking, resource curse
- 4.8: Global Peace Index (GPI), peace-prosperity correlation
- 4.9: Conflict as extreme pillar breakdown
- 4.10: Pillar-building in fragile/post-conflict contexts
Content Streamlined:
- 4.8: Reduced redundant indicators (GII, IHDI covered in 3.4; HPI optional)
- 4.10: More concise treatment of market/interventionist strategy lists (teach principles)
Framework Benefits:
- Clear organizing structure for Unit 4 (eliminates scatter)
- Coherent narrative from concepts to applications
- Systems thinking showing interconnections
- Evidence-based with GPI data (163 countries, annual)
- Actionable framework showing what creates success
- Integrates existing content (students already learning about pillars)
Net Result:
- Traditional economics maintained (~90%)
- Positive Peace naturally integrated (~10%)
- More cohesive narrative through Unit 4
- Students prepared for contemporary applications
- Systems approach to understanding peace-prosperity nexus