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9 Apr 2025
ScotRail Nationalised | Economics Case Study for 2025 Exams
Why was ScotRail nationalised in 2022—and has it delivered on its promises? In this video, we dive into one of the most topical case studies for Economics students and teachers alike: the...
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7 Apr 2025
How Much Would an iPhone Cost if Made in America?
What if Apple moved iPhone production to the USA? In this video, we unpack the economics behind tariffs, reshoring, and global supply chains, using Apple’s iconic iPhone as the case study....
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7 Apr 2025
Is Trump a Mercantilist? Tariffs, Trade Wars & the Return of Protectionism
From slapping massive tariffs on imports from China, Japan, and the EU, to rejecting multilateral trade agreements, Trump's stance echoes the core beliefs of mercantilism — an economic philosophy...
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6 Apr 2025
Trump's Tariffs - A Selection of Articles
Here is a selection of comment and analysis articles on Trump's Tariffs. We also have a collections page where short videos on the 2025 Global Trade Crisis can be accessed.
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6 Apr 2025
Spanish Government tackles social housing emergency
A housing shortage in Spain has seen rents double in the past decade, whereas incomes have only gone up by 20%. As a result, a significant proportion of renters are having to spend more than 40% of...
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6 Apr 2025
Trump's New Tariffs: How Will the UK Economy Be Hit in 2025?
How will Trump's 10% baseline tariff shake up the UK economy in 2025? In this video, we dive into the latest external shock to global trade – a sweeping new tariff policy from the United States –...
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5 Apr 2025
Explaining the Economics Behind E-Cigarettes, Rational Behaviour & UK Government Policy
Is choosing to vape a rational decision? This engaging video dives into the economic theory behind vaping behaviour—particularly among young people—and explores the growing public health debate...
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4 Apr 2025
Tit-for-Tat Tariffs and Game Theory! | Prisoner’s Dilemma & Smoot-Hawley
In this Tutor2u Economics video, we dive into the strategic world of trade wars with a clear and concise look at Tit-for-Tat Tariffs — a concept that combines real-world trade policy with the...
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4 Apr 2025
Reciprocal Tariffs Explained! Trump's 2025 Trade War Strategy
In this Tutor2u Economics video, we break down one of the hottest trade policy issues of 2025 — Reciprocal Tariffs and the dramatic escalation of U.S. import taxes under President Trump.
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4 Apr 2025
Trump's 2025 Tariffs Explained: The Return of Import Substitution?
In this Tutor2u economics video, we unpack one of the most talked-about economic developments of 2025: President Trump’s sweeping new import tariffs. What are the economic consequences of tariffs?...
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4 Apr 2025
Data Starter: USA food price inflation since 2021
What has happened to food prices in the USA between Jan 2021 and Jan 2025?
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3 Apr 2025
Global Trade War Incoming? Trump’s 2025 Tariffs Unpacked
Donald Trump has announced a radical new tariff policy that will likely shake up international trade, global supply chains. It is the biggest trade policy shift from the USA in over a century.
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3 Apr 2025
In the News Teaching Activity – did the Spring statement address the UK’s economic problems? (Apr 2025)
With economic pressures mounting, has the Chancellor Rachel Reeve’s Spring Statement introduced the fiscal reforms necessary to address the UK's economic issues?
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2 Apr 2025
Diagram Challenge for Edexcel: Ace Your Micro Diagrams for Exams 2025
Ready to test your microeconomics muscles? Welcome to our Diagram Challenge! In this video, we walk through five essential micro diagrams that could make all the difference in your 2025 exam...
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1 Apr 2025
Why Pints Are Hitting £5 - It's No Joke!
Pints for a fiver?! It’s no joke. The average price of a pint in the UK is set to climb above £5 for the first time in April 2025 – and it’s not just drinkers feeling the pinch.
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1 Apr 2025
Data Starter: Global Happiness Levels, 2025
Which countries are the least and most happy in the world in 2025?
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31 Mar 2025
Why Is UK Investment So Low? | UK's Capital Investment Gap Explained
Why is the UK lagging behind the G7—and miles behind China—when it comes to capital investment? In this video, we unpack the UK's persistent investment gap, with investment making up just 17.9% of...
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31 Mar 2025
In the News Teaching Activity – why is the average price of a pint of beer set to rise above £5? (Mar 2025)
The price of a pint in the UK is set to break the £5 barrier as pubs struggle to absorb rising costs from tax and wage hikes.
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31 Mar 2025
Why the Saving Ratio Matters: Inflation, Interest Rates & the UK Economy
Are UK households saving enough—or are we spending our way into trouble? In this short revision video, we dive into the Household Saving Ratio—a crucial economic indicator that tells us how much of...
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30 Mar 2025
The Rise of Octopus Energy: From Challenger Brand to Market Leader!
In 2015, Octopus Energy was just another new name in the UK energy market. Fast forward to the end of 2024, and it’s overtaken British Gas with a 24% market share! How? Through smart tech,...
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