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17 Mar 2025
In the News Teaching Activity – can the GDP measures be adjusted to make them more accurate? (Mar 2025)
The UN has approved changes to how economies are measured, adding wind, waves, and data as economic assets.
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15 Mar 2025
UK Economy 2025: Essential Stats for Exam Success!
Are you ready to ace your 2025 economics exams? 📈 In this video, we're diving into the key UK economic stats you NEED to know for your micro and macroeconomic analysis! From economic growth...
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14 Mar 2025
Data Starter: Share of population using the Internet 1990-2023
Where in the world do people use the internet the most and least?
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14 Mar 2025
Economics Weekly Quiz | 14 March 2025
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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13 Mar 2025
In the News Teaching Activity – how information failure can cause the return of measles (Mar 2025)
A measles outbreak in Texas has highlighted the dangers of misinformation and low vaccination rates which are threatening public welfare.
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11 Mar 2025
Data Starter: Average wages in OECD countries 2023 (in $s at PPP)
Which OECD countries had the highest average wages in 2023?
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10 Mar 2025
How Interest Rates Shape Currency Value: Exchange Rates Explained
Why do interest rates impact currency value? And how do central banks influence exchange rates? Whether you're studying for your A-Level, IB, or GCSE Economics exams, this video will break down the...
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10 Mar 2025
UK Tax Burden at a 70-Year High | Edexcel Economics Update
In 2023/24, the UK government raised £1.1 trillion in tax revenue—equivalent to 40% of the UK's GDP, the highest level since the 1980s! But what does this mean for the UK economy? And how can you...
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10 Mar 2025
In the News Teaching Activity – how might an increase in UK spending on defence affect the economy? (Mar 2025)
Britain’s defence industry is bracing for a major boost as the UK accelerates military spending, aiming for 2.5% of GDP by 2027.
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8 Mar 2025
The Yield Curve: What It Tells Us About the Economy
What does the yield curve tell us about the economy? Why do economists and investors obsess over it? And most importantly, why should you care as an economics student preparing for exams in 2025?
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7 Mar 2025
Economics Weekly Quiz | 07 March 2025
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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7 Mar 2025
Data Starter: Foreign aid by country donor, 2018-2023
How important has the USA been as a foreign aid giver in recent years?
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7 Mar 2025
Household Debt Crisis? The UK’s £2 Trillion Problem Explained
With UK household debt surpassing £2 trillion, and unsecured debt averaging £14,300 per household, this is a growing concern for the economy in 2025. Rising mortgage costs, increasing reliance on...
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6 Mar 2025
In the News Teaching Activity – the fight for critical mineral resources in Ukraine (Mar 2025)
Ukraine holds vital critical minerals like lithium, titanium, and rare earths, crucial for green energy, technology, and military production.
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6 Mar 2025
National Debt: Boon or Burden? Economics Behind Government Borrowing
Governments around the world borrow billions (sometimes trillions) to fund essential services, infrastructure, and economic growth. But when does debt become too much? Can a country really sustain...
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5 Mar 2025
How Do We Measure Unemployment? The Truth Behind the Data
How is unemployment really measured, and what do the numbers actually tell us? In this video we unpack the key ways unemployment is measured in the UK—and why the data isn’t always as clear-cut as...
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4 Mar 2025
Median vs Mean Income: What’s the Real Picture?
Why does the median income matter more than the mean? In this video we unpack the crucial differences between median and mean income—a must-know topic for Economics students!
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3 Mar 2025
Poverty & Inequality: The Economic Divide Explained
Why does poverty persist? How does inequality shape economies? In this video, Geoff Riley, Co-Founder of Tutor2u, breaks down the key economic concepts behind poverty and inequality—two of the...
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3 Mar 2025
In the News Teaching Activity – why are Tesla sales in Europe declining? (Mar 2025)
Tesla’s year-on-year European sales plunged 45% in January despite a growing EV market.
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