Main menu For students For teachers Explore our subjects Student events & courses

Explore

More for students
Sign in

Teaching Economics

In the News

​Growth and Governments

Mike Matthews

26th May 2016

Share this content:

Will history repeat itself? A great article for A2 students around government intervention in planning for future growth.

Share this content:

Mike Matthews

Mike teaches at Tudor Grange Academy Worcester after teaching in both the independent and state sectors since 1980. He has been a Team Leader for both Economics and Business A Levels, both national and international papers. He is an avid Everton fan and is forever optimistic that the glory days will return for both Everton and the UK economy.

You might also like

In the News Teaching Activity – Can the UK afford a big rise in defence spending? (July 2026)

13th July 2026

In the News Teaching Activity – What policies help raise the birth rate in an economy? (June 2026)

25th June 2026

In the News Teaching Activity – Should the government put a £5 deposit fee on vapes? (June 2026)

8th June 2026

In the News Teaching Activity – How is climate change affecting the tea market? (May 2026)

18th May 2026

Should SUV owners pay more towards filling in potholes? (Apr 2026)

23rd April 2026

Macro Case Study: China's Growth

Topical case studies

Why are petrol prices higher and will the price rise last? (Apr 2026)

13th April 2026

In the News Teaching Activity – Why have ads for junk foods been banned? (Jan 2026)

12th January 2026