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23 Aug 2026
Expecting the Unexpected: The Economics of Black Swan Events
If there is one thing traditional macroeconomic forecasting models hate, it’s a surprise. Most standard economic models are built on historical data and normal distributions—they assume tomorrow...
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18 Aug 2026
The Long Shadow of Informality: Barriers to Growth in Developing Economies
The informal economy—characterised by economic activities operating outside of legal and regulatory frameworks—is one of the most pressing challenges facing developing nations today. According to...
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14 Aug 2026
A-Level Economics Results for 2026
Here is a summary of the A-Level Economics for the four leading exam boards for 2026. Full details on every subject can be found from our free exam results data explorer
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14 Aug 2026
A-Level Economics Results 2026 | One Page Summary
Here's a one-page overview of the 2026 A-Level Economics results
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13 Aug 2026
Understanding the Economics of Labour Exploitation
When we think about modern economies, we often picture competitive markets and mutually beneficial exchanges. However, a darker economic reality persists. Labour exploitation occurs when workers...
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12 Aug 2026
Enrichment Economics: Can Economists Actually Run True Experiments?
If you ask a physicist to test a new theory, they head straight to a laboratory, strictly control the surrounding environment, and observe the results. But what happens when your subject matter is...
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11 Aug 2026
Enrichment Economics: Why Don't Economic Stimulus Packages Always Work?
I tried to write a joke about macroeconomic forecasting to open this blog entry, but you've probably already anticipated the punchline and priced it in. That, in a nutshell, is the core of Rational...
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11 Aug 2026
Enrichment Economics: Unpacking the Macroeconomics of Ricardian Equivalence
When a government attempts to stimulate aggregate demand (AD) during a downturn, it typically relies on expansionary fiscal policy—either lowering taxes or increasing government spending. According...
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11 Aug 2026
Data Starter: Monthly salary in major cities, 2026
Which cities in the world pay the highest salaries?
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10 Aug 2026
Enrichment Economics: Why the Gravity Model of Trade Still Rules
In 2023, the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) came into force, eliminating tariffs on over 99% of goods. Australia boasts a massive GDP of roughly $1.7 trillion. Yet, the UK consistently...
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10 Aug 2026
In the News Teaching Activity – Why might Allianz insurance takeover the AA? (Sept 2026)
Allianz considers £5bn AA takeover as both firms eye growth and greater scale
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9 Aug 2026
2026 Exam Results Explorer
A-Level results are out on Thursday. Our free Exam Results Explorer will update with the 2026 data during the day - so you can see how this year compares, check grade boundaries, and benchmark your...
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28 Jul 2026
Enrichment Economics: Debt Deflation: Why Falling Prices Can Crush an Economy
In standard A-Level macroeconomics, we often evaluate a falling price level by noting how it boosts the real purchasing power of consumers. On paper, it sounds like a win for households. But what...
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28 Jul 2026
Enrichment Economics: The Trap of Secular Stagnation
In your standard A-Level macroeconomic models, there is a comforting equilibrium: if an economy has too much saving and not enough investment, interest rates in the market for loanable fund simply...
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27 Jul 2026
Enrichment Economics: Why Inflation is the Ultimate Regressive Tax
Governments do not always need to pass new legislation to raise your taxes; sometimes, they just need inflation. While headline UK Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation has cooled to 2.6% in the...
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16 Jul 2026
Introducing the tutor2u Exam Results Explorer!
A-Level & GCSE Results Days for Summer 2026 are coming - and we've been busy building something to make it easier for teachers.
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15 Jul 2026
Enrichment Economics: How the Freemium Model Powers the Digital Economy
For ambitious economics students looking beyond standard syllabus theory, the "freemium" model offers a masterclass in modern pricing strategy. We interact with it daily—from streaming playlists on...
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15 Jul 2026
Enrichment Economics: The Subscription Economy
We are living in an era where consumers are rapidly shifting away from traditional models built around ownership and moving towards an economy of access. Today, subscription services cover...
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14 Jul 2026
Enrichment Economics: Why the UK High Street Wants to Sell You a Package
Walk down any UK high street, and you will immediately see the economics of bundling in action. Whether it is a £4 supermarket meal deal, a combined broadband and mobile contract, or the sprawling...
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14 Jul 2026
Enrichment Economics: Hidden Inflation
Have you noticed your favorite chocolate bar feeling a little lighter lately? Or perhaps your preferred brand of biscuits lacks that familiar rich taste? You are not imagining things. As we...
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