From Stockbots to SmartShops: The Economics of Retail Automation
Automation is sweeping through UK retail like a tidal wave, with self-checkouts, robot bag packers, and AI-powered cameras popping up in stores nationwide. At first glance, these changes seem like...
Data Starter: Returns on major currencies vs US$ in 2024
In 2024 how did other major world currencies perform against the US$?
The Billionaire Boom: Wealth Concentration and Stalled Poverty Reduction
In 2024, the wealth of the world’s billionaires surged by an unprecedented $2 trillion, growing at three times the rate of the previous year. This astronomical increase—amounting to $5.7 billion a...
GSK is acquiring Massachusetts-based IDRx for up to $1.15 billion to enhance its oncology portfolio and address treatment gaps for rare gastrointestinal cancers.
Economics Weekly Quiz | 17 January 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...
Data Starter: World Economy in 2025
How large is the world economy projected to be in 2025?
Economics Teaching & Learning with AI: Tools for Students & Teachers
Generative AI is revolutionizing the way we teach and learn economics, and we’re here to help you embrace this exciting transformation! In our latest video, I share practical tips and strategies...
In the News Teaching Activity – what are the economic problems caused by a regional skills gap? (Jan 2025)
The UK faces a growing "skills chasm" between its regions threatening to stifle economic growth nationwide.
Private Trees for Nepal’s Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development
This World Bank clip looks at how Nepal has managed to increase forest cover from 25% to 46% in the last 25 years, an almost unprecedented feat. Indeed, the government is committed to maintaining...
The AI Revolution: Will the UK Lead or Lag?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just another technological advancement—it’s the engine powering the next industrial revolution. According to the UK’s recently published AI Opportunities Action...
Data Starter: Starbucks price inflation 2014-2024
How much have prices in Starbucks increased between 2014 and 2024?
In the News Teaching Activity – why has the pound been falling this year? (Jan 2025)
The British pound continued its decline into early 2025, slipping to $1.2342, its lowest level since April 2024.
Dynamic Pricing vs. Fair Access: The Battle for Live Event Tickets
In a significant move to protect fans and ensure fair access to live events, the UK government has announced plans to cap ticket resale prices and scrutinize dynamic pricing practices. This...
UK Unemployment 2025: What’s Next? | UK Economy Update
Welcome to another episode of the UK Economy Update series. In this video, we explore the latest trends and projections for UK unemployment as of January 2025. With forecasts indicating a potential...
Why Does the USA Only Export 10% of Its GDP?
Welcome to the Economics Mastery Series, brought to you by tutor2u! Why does the USA, one of the largest economies in the world, export only 10% of its GDP? We’ll dive deep into the unique factors...
Economics Weekly Quiz | 10 January 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...
Data Starter: Self-reported life satisfaction v real GDP per capita
How well correlated are life satisfaction and GDP per capita?
Greggs, the beloved UK bakery chain, has become a lightning rod for economic debates as it raises the price of its iconic sausage roll by 5p to £1.30. This modest increase has sparked consumer...
What Are Government Bonds? - Economics Mastery Series
Welcome to the 2025 Economics Mastery Series, brought to you by tutor2u! In this video, Geoff Riley delves into one of the most important topics in A-Level and IB Economics—government bonds. Geoff...
The average house price in the UK was £269,426 in December, representing an annual increase in house prices of nearly £12,000 in 2024.
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