Blog and updates
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1 Dec 2020
False negatives - the case against negative interest rates
In this new economics research piece, Stephen King (HSBC) argues that cutting interest rates below zero may not be such a good idea.
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1 Dec 2020
When the Doughnut meets the city
Fans of Kate Raworth's work with Doughnut Economics will love this new talk and discussion especially her examples of regenerative and redistributive design.
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1 Dec 2020
Farm subsidies face reform post Brexit
Is Brexit going to see a sea change in agricultural policy: moving from subsidising the industry to safeguarding the countryside, and supporting good agricultural policy?
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29 Nov 2020
Trade Wars: China slaps 200% import tariff on Australian wine
Another day, another import tariff: this time China is accusing Australia of 'dumping' cheap wine in China and has introduced a 200% tariff on it.
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29 Nov 2020
Fiscal Policy: How government spending in the UK is split
A rather lovely BBC article here that highlights the composition of public spending in the UK.
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27 Nov 2020
Economics Weekly Quiz - 27 November 2020
Here's our latest weekly quiz on news stories from the UK's economy. Don't forget, the quiz has a 'Classroom mode' for any teacher wishing to run the activity on a whiteboard. Good luck!
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20 Nov 2020
Tax avoidance costs the global economy $427bn a year,
The Tax Justice Network reports here that tax avoidance costs the global economy $427bn a year. That’s a nurse’s yearly salary lost every second.
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20 Nov 2020
Economics Weekly Quiz - 20 November 2020
Here's our latest weekly quiz on news stories from the UK's economy. Don't forget, the quiz has a 'Classroom mode' for any teacher wishing to run the activity on a whiteboard. Good luck!
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19 Nov 2020
Vietnam - Asia's Shining Star
Vietnam has done well this year, and is a rare economy that has grown during the pandemic.
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18 Nov 2020
Zambia's debt default
Zambia defaulted on some of its debt last Friday and there are concerns about where the country is headed, with some creditors suggesting that the government is failing to engage in constructive...
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18 Nov 2020
The Promise of Education in Indonesia
If you want proof of the power of education to boost development, enhance human capital, help eradicate inequality, and dramatic music too, then this World Bank clip, looking at Indonesia is for you.
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16 Nov 2020
UK regions compete to host 'gigafactory' for electric car batteries
As part of the planned Green New Deal, it seems that a gigafactory building electric car batteries is going to be one of the biggest 'prizes' that a region can win.
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15 Nov 2020
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Big trade news today with the signing of an agreement to create the world's largest trade bloc.
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13 Nov 2020
Economics Weekly Quiz - 13 November 2020
Here's our latest weekly quiz on news stories from the UK's economy. Don't forget, the quiz has a 'Classroom mode' for any teacher wishing to run the activity on a whiteboard. Good luck!
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8 Nov 2020
A-Level Economics Grade Booster Digital+ 2020
Grade Booster Digital+ is an exam technique-focused online course for all A-Level Economics students.
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8 Nov 2020
Sustainable Development: Shrimp Farming in Indonesia
This World Economic Forum clip highlights how sustainable shrimp farming can help restore the environment, create jobs and enhance development. This project, in Indonesia looks at how sustainable...
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6 Nov 2020
Economics Weekly Quiz - 06 November 2020
Here's our latest weekly quiz on news stories from the UK's economy. Don't forget, the quiz has a 'Classroom mode' for any teacher wishing to run the activity on a whiteboard. Good luck!
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1 Nov 2020
Economics Weekly Quiz - 01 November 2020
Here's our latest weekly quiz on news stories from the UK's economy. Don't forget, the quiz has a 'Classroom mode' for any teacher wishing to run the activity on a whiteboard. Good luck!
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23 Oct 2020
Economics Weekly Quiz - 23 October 2020
Here's our latest weekly quiz on news stories from the UK's economy. Don't forget, the quiz has a 'Classroom mode' for any teacher wishing to run the activity on a whiteboard. Good luck!
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22 Oct 2020
Scale economies likely to bring down electric vehicle prices
Encouraging news from the electric car sector, with UBS analysis suggesting that electric cars are going to be as cheap to produce as conventional petrol-engined cars by 2024.
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