IB Economics HL 2.4.2 Behavioural economics in action Question Bank
Practise IB Economics HL 2.4.2 by applying behavioural economics in action concepts to exam-style questions.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2022
- Course
- Economics HL
- Level
- HL
Practise IB Economics HL 2.4.2 by applying behavioural economics in action concepts to exam-style questions.
Economists agree that travel by train, instead of by plane or car, should be promoted in Europe because of environmental issues. However, the growth of passenger rail travel in Spain has slowed down. During 2013, millions of passenger-kilometres* travelled on railways in Spain increased by 6.72 %, while in 2019 the annual increase only amounted to 1.36 %.
* passenger-kilometres measure the distance travelled by all passengers over one year
Figure 4 illustrates the monopoly-market structure for tickets on a train between Madrid and Barcelona in Spain. MC is marginal cost, AC is average cost, D is the demand for tickets and M R is marginal revenue.

Figure 4
Define the term consumer nudge.
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The work does not meet a standard described by the descriptors below.
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Vague definition
For the idea that it is an action which aims to
influence consumer behaviour
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Accurate definition
A clear understanding that it is an action which aims to influence consumer behaviour without restricting or penalising consumer choice / provision of any financial incentive / by using
psychology