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24 Mar 2026
Data Starter: Countries that earned the most from tourism in 2024
Which countries earned the most from tourism in 2024?
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23 Mar 2026
In the News Teaching Activity – Could the UK economy tip into recession? (Mar 2026)
UK economy stalls as weak demand and falling consumption bite – the oil price shock could push the economy into recession.
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20 Mar 2026
Economics Weekly Quiz | 20 March 2026
Here's this week's economics news quiz. The quiz has 8 multi-choice questions about news events relating to economics from the last 7 days. Most of the questions relate to the UK economy but some...
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20 Mar 2026
Data Starter: UK public sector spending 2025-26
On what does the UK government spend the most?
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19 Mar 2026
In the News Teaching Activity – Why is VW cutting jobs? (Mar 2026)
VW cuts 50,000 jobs as tariffs, Chinese competition and weak demand squeeze profits
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19 Mar 2026
UK Fuel Market: Rocket and Feather Pricing: A Case Study in Market Failure
The current surge in global oil prices in March 2026 has reignited the "rocket and feather" debate in the UK, as Brent crude soared past $105 per barrel following military escalations and the...
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18 Mar 2026
The Rise of the "Gig" Economy: Flexibility or Fragility?
The UK labour market has undergone a structural transformation, with the Gig Economy now encompassing approximately 7.25 million people working via digital platforms at least once a week. While...
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17 Mar 2026
The Evolution of the Basket: What the CPI Tells Us About 2026
For A-level economists, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is more than just a headline inflation figure; it is a dynamic "snapshot" of British social history. Every year, the Office for National...
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17 Mar 2026
Efficiency Wage Theory
Efficiency wage theory suggests that firms may benefit from paying workers wages above the market equilibrium. Rather than simply increasing costs, higher wages can improve productivity,...
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17 Mar 2026
Data Starter: China’s biggest trading partners, 2025
Which countries did China trade the most with in 2025?
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16 Mar 2026
In the News Teaching Activity – Why do people feel dissatisfied with life in the UK? (Mar 2026)
UK wellbeing stalls despite growth as living standards lag and confidence remains weak
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14 Mar 2026
Country Profile for 2026 Exams: Vietnam
Vietnam is a superb example of an export-led growth model. As a central member of ASEAN, it leverages the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) and high-profile agreements like the CPTPP and EVFTA. Its...
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14 Mar 2026
The £2.8 Trillion Question: Understanding the UK’s National Debt
The UK’s national debt is a figure so vast it can feel abstract. However, with the debt currently sitting at approximately £2.87 trillion, understanding where that money comes from—and where it...
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14 Mar 2026
Surging Oil Prices and the Risk of Stagflation for the UK
The escalating conflict in the Middle East and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz represent a "stagflationary" shock for the UK. Because the UK is a net importer of oil, this $108 per...
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13 Mar 2026
Data Starter: UK food price inflation 2021-2026
How rapidly have food prices been rising in the UK?
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13 Mar 2026
Economics Weekly Quiz | 13 March 2026
Here's this week's economics news quiz. The quiz has 8 multi-choice questions about news events relating to economics from the last 7 days. Most of the questions relate to the UK economy but some...
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12 Mar 2026
Industry Focus: UK Veterinary Services Market
Here is a mini case study of the UK Veterinary Services market - a really interesting market to study from a market failure and market structure perspective.
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12 Mar 2026
In the News Teaching Activity – What is happening to the number of NEETS in the UK (Mar 2026)
UK NEETs near one-million as youth joblessness rises amid weak labour market
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10 Mar 2026
Data Starter: Annual working hours per worker, 1870-2023
What has happened to the hours of work people do over time?
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9 Mar 2026
In the News Teaching Activity – How could the Iran War affect the UK economy? (Mar 2026)
Iran war energy shock undermines UK growth forecast and inflation optimism
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