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31 Dec 2024
Fuel Poverty in the UK: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions
Fuel poverty is a growing issue in the UK, impacting millions of households. In this video, Geoff Riley dives into the causes, consequences, and potential solutions for fuel poverty. Discover how...
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29 Dec 2024
Breaking Myths: Surprising Insights from 2024’s Development Economics Research
By challenging old narratives and exploring new evidence, VoxDev has illuminated the complexities of development economics, helping policymakers and researchers rethink their approaches to some of...
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29 Dec 2024
From Burden to Opportunity: Côte d’Ivoire’s Debt-for-Development Revolution
Côte d’Ivoire is blazing a trail in economic innovation, becoming the first country to use the World Bank and IMF’s new debt-swap framework to fund development projects. This pioneering initiative...
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28 Dec 2024
Economics Education’s Missing Link: The Crisis in Teacher Supply
Economic literacy is essential in today’s world, equipping young people with the tools to understand the systems shaping their lives. Yet, despite its importance, the UK faces a critical barrier to...
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27 Dec 2024
Will VAT on Private School Fees Reshape UK Education?
Join Geoff as he dives into the critical debate on Labour's decision to impose VAT on private school fees starting January 2025. This policy could generate £1.51 billion annually but also bring...
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27 Dec 2024
Is the UK Headed for Recession in 2025?
Is the UK economy on the brink of another recession? In this video, we break down the key risks facing the UK economy as we head into 2025. From stagnating GDP and fragile consumer confidence to...
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23 Dec 2024
Unwrapping the Economics: Cadbury's Royal Warrant Setback
For 170 years, Cadbury's chocolate has carried the mark of royal approval, an emblem bestowed first by Queen Victoria in 1854. This seal, known as a royal warrant, is more than ceremonial. It’s a...
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23 Dec 2024
Exporting Care, Importing Knowledge: The Dual Benefits of Nurse Migration
For decades, the migration of skilled professionals from developing to developed countries has sparked heated debates among policymakers and economists. Often seen as a classic example of "brain...
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22 Dec 2024
Espresso or Equity? The Fight for Fair Pay at Starbucks
Starbucks baristas across the United States are taking to the picket lines in a high-profile strike, drawing attention to economic dynamics that ripple far beyond coffee shops. Over 11,000 workers,...
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21 Dec 2024
Monopsony Power - How a Yorkshire Sprout Grower is Taking on Aldi’s Market Might
A legal battle between Yorkshire’s last commercial Brussels sprout grower and German retail giant Aldi has brought key economic concepts to the forefront. The case highlights the economic...
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19 Dec 2024
A Rising Tide: Economics Behind Soaring Water Bills in England and Wales
From next April, households in England and Wales will face a sharp rise in water bills—an average increase of £86 in the first year alone. This is no small splash: it’s part of a planned 36% hike...
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18 Dec 2024
Challenging Assumptions in Economics – A Pathway to Deeper Understanding
In the world of economics, theories often serve as a lens through which we attempt to understand complex human behaviour and market dynamics. These theories, however, rely on simplified assumptions...
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17 Dec 2024
Richard Easterlin (1926-2024): A Legacy in Economic Thought
Professor Richard Easterlin (1926–2024) leaves behind a profound and multi-faceted legacy in the field of economics. As a distinguished professor of economics at the University of Southern...
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17 Dec 2024
Africa’s Digital Divide: How Tariffs Are Holding Back Growth
Digital goods—from advanced machinery and computing technology to software—are the lifeblood of modern productivity. For developing economies, access to these goods isn’t just important; it’s...
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17 Dec 2024
Data Starter: Global production of fruit, vegetables & nuts 1961-2022
What has been happening to global production per capita for selected fruits, vegetables & nuts?
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16 Dec 2024
The Gig Economy on High Street: Flexibility for Stores, Risks for Workers?
Bustling high streets signal the busiest time of the year for retailers. But behind the glittering window displays lies a labour revolution that’s raising eyebrows and alarms. Increasingly, major...
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16 Dec 2024
In the News Teaching Activity – Christmas does not lift the spirits of businesses (Dec 2024)
As job vacancies drop at the fastest rate since the pandemic, businesses are gloomy as they look ahead to 2025.
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16 Dec 2024
Case Study: Addressing the Job Creation Challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa faces a critical challenge: creating enough jobs to support its rapidly growing population. By 2030, the region will account for half of the world's new workers, with an...
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15 Dec 2024
Case Study: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and the UK Economy
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays a pivotal role in shaping national and global economic landscapes by fostering cross-border capital flows, generating employment, and stimulating innovation....
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14 Dec 2024
Case Study: The Economics of Tourist Taxes
Tourist taxes, also known as transient visitor levies, are taxes imposed on accommodation or other services used by tourists. Governments across the world implement these taxes for various...
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