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8 Sept 2026
Two Introductory Sims for Microeconomics
Scarcity, opportunity cost and market failure are among the most important ideas students meet early on in A-Level Economics. They can also feel rather abstract when encountered only through...
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8 Sept 2026
Why We Buy What They Buy: The Economics of the Bandwagon Effect
Standard microeconomic theory rests heavily on the assumption that consumers are independent, rational actors. When we draw our downward-sloping demand curves, we assume an individual's willingness...
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8 Sept 2026
Data Starter: World literacy and illiteracy 2024
Are literacy rates rising in the world?
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8 Sept 2026
In the News Teaching Activity – Why are Limes bikes getting more profitable? (Oct 2026)
Lime profits surge as England embraces the humble ebike
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7 Sept 2026
Introduction to Microeconomics - Spillover Effects (Externalities)
Imagine you buy a brand-new smartphone. The transaction seems perfectly self-contained: you pay the technology firm, and in return, you get the phone. The free market appears to have done its job...
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7 Sept 2026
Beyond the Obvious: Why Second-Order Effects Matter in Economics
Economics is fundamentally the study of how people make choices in the face of scarcity, but more importantly, it is the study of the consequences of those choices. When crafting study materials...
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7 Sept 2026
Welcome to Economics: Why Behavioural Theory is the Ultimate Game Changer
Over my four decades in the classroom, I’ve watched countless Year 12 students encounter traditional economic theory for the first time. Usually, we start by introducing you to a fascinating, yet...
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7 Sept 2026
In the News Teaching Activity – How is ‘proteinmaxxing’ pushing up baby milk formula prices? (Sept 2026)
‘Proteinmaxxing’ drives whey demand, pushing infant formula prices higher.
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4 Sept 2026
Introduction to Microeconomics I Price Volatility in Markets
If there is one thing that tests the nerves of both consumers and policymakers, it’s price volatility. When you are building your foundational knowledge in Year 12, it is tempting to view markets...
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4 Sept 2026
Economics Weekly Quiz | 04 September 2026
Welcome back! Here's our first economics news quiz for the new academic year. The quiz has 8 multi-choice questions about news events relating to economics from the last 7 days. Most of the...
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4 Sept 2026
Data Starter: Country shares of Men’s World Cup 2026 money
How was the men’s world cup money split between the footballing nations in 2026?
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3 Sept 2026
AQA Economics resource update September 2026
The tutor2u Economics team has been incredibly busy over the summer preparing, updating and refining resources to support teaching and learning for AQA Economics!
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3 Sept 2026
Edexcel Economics (A) resource update September 2026
The tutor2u Economics team has been incredibly busy over the summer preparing, updating and refining resources to support teaching and learning for Edexcel Economics (A).
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3 Sept 2026
Introduction to Microeconomics - Equilibrium Prices (Electric Vehicles)
For years, the standard critique of the UK’s electric transition was simple: the cars were simply too expensive. Despite cheaper running costs, the upfront "green premium" deterred mainstream...
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3 Sept 2026
Introduction to Microeconomics - Supply and Demand
Supply and demand form the foundation of any market economy, dictating exactly how prices are determined for goods and services.
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3 Sept 2026
In the News Teaching Activity – How fast is the UK economy growing? (Sept 2026)
UK GDP grows 0.4% in Q2, but momentum may fade as headwinds build.
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2 Sept 2026
Reimagining the Economics Classroom - A Landmark New CPD Event for Teachers
On Friday 25th September, tutor2u is hosting a practical, ideas-rich CPD day for experienced Economics teachers who want to teach the A level specification not just competently, but brilliantly and...
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2 Sept 2026
Introduction to Microeconomics - Default Choices
Have you ever wondered why we stick with our current bank, renew the same expensive gym membership, or leave our smartphone settings exactly as they came out of the box? Traditional economic theory...
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2 Sept 2026
The Microeconomics of the Festival Wasteland: Why Do We Abandon Tents?
As the summer festival season draws to a close, the aftermath of events like Reading and Leeds often leaves behind a familiar, depressing sight: a sea of thousands of abandoned tents. From an...
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