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70 Years On - the UK still looks for an Economic Miracle
Larry Elliott has written what amounts to a short economic history of Britain under Queen Elizabeth.
What are national insurance contributions?
National Insurance Contributions are rising in April 2022. Since being announced, opinion has been divided on whether this is the best mechanism for the government to raise revenue.
The Decade The Rich Won
Many Economics teachers are flagging this up as a great series to watch - now available on the BBC iPlayer.
Cambridge Marshall Society Economics Conference - February 2022
We are pleased to alert teachers and students to news of the planned conference being run by the Marshall Society at Cambridge.
ECO - Free Magazine from the Economics Observatory
The opening edition of ECO - a magazine published and made freely available by @EconObservatory is a terrific read.
Contestable markets - why is digital so disruptive?
In the 2021 Royal Economic Society Annual Public Lecture, Professor Diane Coyle explores some of the "winner takes all characteristics" of many of the superstar digital businesses.
Head Start Reading and Watching for A Level Economics
Here are some suggestions for reading and wider preparation to give you a head start in your A Level Economics studies.
This piece from David Pilling, FT Africa Correspondent and author of 'The Growth Delusion' is a brilliant read for anyone wanting a deeper understanding of competitive advantage.
Intending public policy and Economics and Management students are recommended to read the latest book from Michael Lewis, author of the Big Short.
DRC’s rich soil bears few riches for its miners
This wonderfully vivid photo-essay from the Guardian could make for an excellent starter activity.
Soccer clubs have traditionally not even attempted to maximise profits. Their principal motivation has been to maximise costs.
Durham University Economics Society Essay Competition 2021
tutor2u is delighted to support a competition for students run by the Economics Society at Durham University. The deadline is 25th April 2021
Two economists - Martin Wolf (FT) and Daron Acemoğlu - lead a discussion on how disruptive technologies are affecting our economy and society.
Request a Bank of England Speaker for your school
After receiving lots of positive feedback from the tutor2u community, we thought we'd take a look at the Bank of England’s school visits programme that gives state schools the opportunity to invite...
Economists back from the dead!
Wow! Olivier Simard-Casanova, data scientist and economist uses AI to bring some famous economists back to life!
Environmental, Social & Governance Investing - The Next Financial Crisis?
Year 12 A-Level economics student Phil Repin-Millard provides this overview of some of the key risks surrounding the rapid growth of ESG investment.
Environmental economics: 39 Ways to Save the Planet
A new BBC podcast has been launched and seems perfect for students and teachers wanting to enrich their understanding of environmental economics.
When the Doughnut meets the city
Fans of Kate Raworth's work with Doughnut Economics will love this new talk and discussion especially her examples of regenerative and redistributive design.
The Promise of Education in Indonesia
If you want proof of the power of education to boost development, enhance human capital, help eradicate inequality, and dramatic music too, then this World Bank clip, looking at Indonesia is for you.
Bank of Jamaica Inflation-Targeting Dubplate for 2020
There are some things in life than transcend all economic considerations, and the Bank of Jamaica have done it again, with their latest video