We see a lot of answers and essays on ​ EdGenie.​

We mark a lot of answers and essays on EdGenie.

 And we give feedback on a lot of answers and essays on EdGenie.

The biggest point of feedback we give?

"Don't skip the steps in your chains of analysis!"

What does that mean?

It means you’re losing valuable marks by not fully explaining your points. It’s about building a clear, step-by-step explanation that takes the examiner through every link in your reasoning.

Here’s an example to show you what I mean.

Example Question:

"Discuss the impact of a decrease in income tax on consumer spending and economic growth."

 Answer with Skipped Steps:

 "A decrease in income tax increases consumers' disposable income, allowing them to spend more. This increase in consumer spending boosts economic growth as businesses respond to higher demand."

This answer isn’t wrong – but it’s not enough for high marks.

 It skips over several steps in the chain of reasoning, leaving out details that would give the examiner confidence that you truly understand the concept.

 Answer with Full Chain of Reasoning:

"A decrease in income tax increases consumers' disposable income, meaning households have more money left after tax to spend. With this additional income, consumers are more likely to increase their consumption of goods and services, especially on discretionary items that they may not have afforded before.

 As consumer spending rises, businesses experience increased demand, which can lead to higher production levels. In response, firms may need to hire more workers to meet this demand, leading to a decrease in unemployment. This, in turn, further boosts consumer confidence and spending as more people are employed and have stable incomes.

 This cycle of increased spending and production ultimately stimulates economic growth, as seen through a rise in GDP. By enhancing demand across various sectors, the economy experiences a multiplier effect, whereby the initial increase in disposable income leads to greater economic activity than the original tax cut itself.
This can be represented by an outward shift of the AD curve. Initially, the reduction in income tax causes AD to shift from AD1 to AD2 due to the immediate increase in consumer spending. However, because of the multiplier effect, where each additional round of spending induces further rounds of income and consumption, AD shifts out again from AD2 to AD3, amplifying the impact on economic output."

With each outward shift of the AD curve, real GDP rises, moving from Y1 to Y2 initially, and then from Y2 to Y3 as the multiplier effect takes hold. This also puts upward pressure on the price level, as seen by the movement from PL1 to PL2 and then to PL3, although this inflationary pressure is a secondary effect".

Do you see the difference?

In the second answer, we’re walking the examiner through each link in the chain. We’re not jumping from disposable income to economic growth in one leap. Instead, we’re explaining how each step connects to the next.

This is the depth that gets you A and A* marks. 🏆

So, the next time you’re writing an answer, take a moment to review your chains of analysis.

Ask yourself, "Have I walked the examiner through every link in my reasoning?"

This approach takes a bit more time, but it makes a huge difference. And on ​EdGenie​,

we’re here to help you master this technique, step-by-step.

Because this is what pushes your answers from good to exceptional. 💪

Keep building those chains, Genies.

Best,

Emre