Struggling to think of evaluation points?

Especially when you’re running out of time?

Here’s a simple trick:

After you've written your Analysis (KAA) paragraph, just ask yourself this one question:

In reality, is what I’ve just said actually going to happen? 🤔

That means:

To what extent is this likely to be achieved?

To what extent is the policy going to be effective?

By simply questioning the real-world impact of your point, you’ll find it easier to form a solid evaluation.

It saves time. ⏳

It gets you marks. ✅

Here are 3 examples of how to do it right:

Example 1: Expansionary Fiscal Policy

KAA: The government increases spending on infrastructure projects to boost employment and economic growth.

Evaluation: In reality, the success of this policy depends on how quickly the infrastructure projects can be implemented. If there are delays or inefficiencies in project management, the immediate boost to employment and growth could be much slower than expected. Also, if the economy is already close to full capacity, this extra spending may just lead to inflation rather than significant growth.

Example 2: Increasing Interest Rates to Control Inflation

KAA: The central bank raises interest rates to reduce consumer borrowing and slow down inflation.

Evaluation: However, in reality, the effectiveness of higher interest rates depends on the level of consumer confidence. If consumer confidence is high, people may continue borrowing despite the higher rates, reducing the effectiveness of the policy. Additionally, the policy may disproportionately affect homeowners with variable-rate mortgages, causing financial strain without necessarily controlling inflation effectively.

Example 3: Tariffs on Imported Goods

KAA: A government imposes tariffs on imported goods to protect domestic industries from international competition.

Evaluation: The actual success of tariffs depends on how domestic producers respond. If they don’t become more competitive or efficient, the long-term effect may be that consumers face higher prices without a significant improvement in domestic industries. Furthermore, trading partners may retaliate with their own tariffs, potentially harming exports and economic growth.

So, next time you get stuck, just ask yourself:

 Is this really going to happen the way I said it will?

 You’ll be surprised how quickly your evaluation falls into place.

Now go ace those essays! 💪

Emre 🧞‍♂️