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Why Financial Markets Matter - Short Lesson Video

Jim Riley

20th November 2015

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A bright and breezy animated introduction to the role and importance of financial markets here from the Bank of England! A useful scene-setter when teaching financial markets.

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Jim Riley

Jim co-founded tutor2u alongside his twin brother Geoff! Jim is a well-known Business writer and presenter as well as being one of the UK's leading educational technology entrepreneurs.

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