Economics

This revision video assesses some of the arguments for and against taking the UK rail industry into state ownership.

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Here is an updated revision webinar covering aspects of game theory and competition policy. We look at some past multiple choice questions and work through a version of the Prisoner's...

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Here is a challenge! In this video we give you ten key data charts on the UK economy and ask you to identify them (don't worry, the questions are in...

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A quick look at some of the key fiscal policy numbers ahead of the 2018 economics exams and a section on longer term risks to the amount of tax revenue the...

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Here is a recording of our April 2018 revision webinar evaluating the use of quantitative easing in the UK economy.

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Here is a revision video and presentation on how welfare loss might result from monopoly power.

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This is a recording of a revision webinar on Market Structures - designed for Year 13 Economics students. Market structure is dynamic – examiners love industries where there is change especially the...

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Here are some thoughts on this question: Examine two possible causes of a fall in the rate of economic inactivity in the UK labour market (8)

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Here is a guided answer to a synoptic essay question: Evaluate the likely micro and macroeconomic effects of a sustained fall in inward labour migration into the UK (25)

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In this short revision video we look at the key diagrams that can be used to show firms making supernormal profit, sub-normal profit and also the shut-down price in the...

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In these recording of our recent synoptic revision webinar on Financial Economics we look at why maintaining financial stability has become increasingly important for UK policy-makers in the aftermath of...

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Here is a revision video from our recent revision webinar which takes a synoptic perspective on the renewable energy industry. Some additional study notes are also provided below.

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Here are the slides and videos from our revision webinar covering some aspects of Brexit relevant to A level economics students. In particular there is a focus on synoptic connections...

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This webinar looks at synoptic issues surrounding ageing economies. How will ageing affect productivity, innovation, competitiveness, growth and the future of the welfare state? 

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Here is a video recording of the revision webinar on aspects of the Gig Economy. I have also provided detailed notes from the session.

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In this recording of our recent revision webinar we look at some the synoptic links between micro and macroeconomics and fast-changing global market for parcels. In particular we focus our...

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Is the UK tax on high sugar drinks an effective and equitable government intervention to help address the growing social costs arising from our consumption of high sugar drinks?

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The idea of a deadweight loss relates to the consequences for economic efficiency when a market is not at an equilibrium. The concept links closely to the ideas of consumer...

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This revision video looks at some of the causes of price volatility in the international coffee market. Market prices tend to be volatile when demand and supply are inelastic in...

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In this short revision video we look at the data for new house-building in the UK and consider some of the reasons why price elasticity of supply is low in...

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