A Level Economics: Essay Type Summary

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Here's a comparison of the two types of essay answers, presented in a tabular format:

Aspect	Evaluation Questions	Explanation & Analysis Questions
Nature of Task	Requires forming an opinion or judgment based on evidence and analysis.	Focuses on explaining concepts and theories, and analyzing their application.
Key Verbs	Assess, evaluate, to what extent, discuss pros and cons.	Explain, analyze, illustrate, demonstrate, describe.
Objective	Involves expressing your subjective judgment, supported by evidence.	Requires providing an objective analysis with evidence-based explanations.
Balanced View	Demands a balanced consideration of different viewpoints and evidence.	May not require an explicit balance of views, but rather a comprehensive understanding of the topic.
Use of Opinion	Your opinion is central to the response and should be well-informed.	Your personal opinion is generally not required; instead, you focus on objective analysis.
Structure	Introduction, balanced evaluation of arguments, conclusion with a judgment.	Introduction, clear explanation of concepts, analysis of their application, supporting examples, and a conclusion summarizing the analysis.
Examples & Evidence	Necessary to support your judgment. Examples illustrate arguments.	Essential to clarify explanations and provide context. Examples demonstrate the application of theories.
Subjectivity	More subjectivity due to the inclusion of your personal judgment.	Generally more objective since your own opinion is not a central component.
Depth of Analysis	In-depth analysis of various aspects, considering trade-offs and implications.	In-depth explanation of concepts, theories, and their practical relevance.
Decision-Making	Requires making a decision or drawing a conclusion based on the analysis.	Requires breaking down information and analyzing it without necessarily drawing a final decision or conclusion.