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​The Economics of School Holidays

Gavin Simpson

26th May 2016

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Everyone with children will know that holidays during school time are much cheaper than those that aren’t. Now, new research has shown that half-term holidays can cost up to three times as much! Let's take a look at this clear case of demand and supply.

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Gavin Simpson

Gavin has been Head of Social Sciences for a number of years and enjoys the cut and thrust of the classroom environment. He enjoys attending Think Tank events to widen his knowledge further and encourages his students to do likewise.

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