Blog and updates
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3 Apr 2018
Fatal effects of waste dumping in Ethiopia
Living near newly built roads in Ethiopia is associated with higher rates of infant mortality, according to research by Caterina Gennaioli, to be presented at the Royal Economic Society's annual...
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31 Mar 2018
In Too Deep: The race to save our seas from the Tragedy of the Commons
"This is harvesting, not fishing." A memorable quote from this superb documentary from Ed Conway which explores our economic relationships with the oceans and the planet. A decade ago, Charles...
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31 Mar 2018
Revision Flashcards for Edexcel A Level Economics
The entire Edexcel A Level Economics (A) specification (Themes 1, 2 3 & 4) is covered by this superb series of revision flashcards written by Geoff Riley of tutor2u Economics.
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30 Mar 2018
The Apprenticeship Levy - A Case of Government Failure?
An article here that highlights the fact the Apprenticeship Levy doesn't appear to be working. Not only does it force firms to contribute to funding such schemes, "all employers with an annual wage...
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30 Mar 2018
Update on the Gender Pay Gap
A brief FT summary of the gender pay gap as revealed by the UK requirement for firms with more than 250 workers to reveal their gap. As of 27th March 2018, the overall median gap is 9.9%, which...
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30 Mar 2018
Top Exam Results are Made in the Easter Holidays
This is I feel a timely and well-judged blog on five habits for effective revision during the Easter holidays.
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29 Mar 2018
Chart Analysis - 'Four Corners' Activity
Here's a great activity suggested by economics teacher Katherine Fay aimed at drawing out analysis of charts. The example here has been called 'Four Corners' as it presents a chart and then space...
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28 Mar 2018
What is Premature Deindustrialization?
Tyler Cowen from Marginal Revolution explores the concept of premature deindustrialisation.
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27 Mar 2018
Business Economics Revision Activity - "Keepy Uppy" Activity
If you're looking for an unusual way to test your knowledge on key phrases from the Business Economics (including Theory of the Firm) topic then try this 'Keepy Uppy' activity. Players are given 10...
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27 Mar 2018
Synoptic Economics: Does FDI raise UK house prices?
Demand from foreign investors has had a significant and positive effect on UK house price growth over the last 15 years, according to research by Filipa Sá presented at the Royal Economic Society's...
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26 Mar 2018
Brexit likely to hit FDI into the UK
The UK’s departure from the EU single market may reduce the stock of foreign direct investment from Germany, France and the Netherlands by as much as 30%. That is one of the findings of research by...
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26 Mar 2018
Linda Yueh on Hayek and his devotion to the free market
This abridged chapter from Linda Yueh's new book on The Great Economists focuses on the ideas of Hayek, his criticisms of central planning and belief in the impact of the free market price...
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25 Mar 2018
What market structure best fits the music streaming market?
During our revision workshops over the last 2 weeks we have been challenging students to find the best market structure that fits the worldwide denim industry. Using data and other information...
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25 Mar 2018
Money for Nothing - Will a Basic Income Work?
Ian Stewart from Deloitte offers a personal perspective on the advantages and disadvantages of introducing some form of a basic income scheme.
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23 Mar 2018
Economics Weekly Quiz - 23 March 2018
Here's this week's economics news quiz. Good luck!
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21 Mar 2018
The World Poverty Clock
The clock is ticking for meeting the 1st of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals - namely eliminating extreme poverty by 2030. The World Poverty Clock is a highly visual tool for gauging what is...
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21 Mar 2018
Africa's Free Trade Dream
Can a single market work to increase intra-regional trade within Sub Saharan Africa? Here is a great contextual example to read about and use for Year 13 economists studying trade, growth and...
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21 Mar 2018
The Labour Market for Chefs - Supply Drying Up
This is a really nice article about the operation of a particularly unusual labour market, the market for chefs. There are lots of applications here, derived demand being the most obvious.
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19 Mar 2018
Wellbeing Economics - Finland, Equality and Happiness
They've never had it so good, the Finns, as the UN World Happiness Report named them the happiest nation on the planet.
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