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Economics Weekly Quiz - 19 November 2021
Here's this week's economics news quiz! What's the current inflation rate in the UK? Which company is moving their HQ to the UK? Which city is no longer going to be reached by HS2? All this and...
Economics Weekly Quiz - 12 November 2021
Here's this week's economics news quiz! By how much did the UK economy grow in the 3rd quarter of 2021? Which milestone number of job adverts did the UK witness this week? Which company is to...
COP26 - How China is taking over the electric car revolution
China may be the world's largest polluter, responsible for one-third of global carbon emissions. However, it is also in the vanguard of green technologies, particularly in regard to electric cars.
US Economy - Inflation jumps to highest level in thirty years
The annual rate of consumer price inflation in the USA has jumped to 6.1% - the highest for over thirty years.
Monetary Policy - Who should lead the US Federal Reserve?
Who should be the next Federal Reserve chair? A very American article - however, it opens up debate about the nature of policymaking, whether the role should be non-partisan or not and the conduct...
DRC miners toil for 30p an hour to fuel electric cars
Lots to ponder here - the global supply chain, derived demand, value added, electric cars and so on.
How can we tame the tech giants?
I really like reading John Naughton's analysis of the digital economy, and this article is no different, highlighting the monopoly power of the tech giants, given that they control essential...
Skimpflation - is the quality of service dropping as prices rise?
I like being introduced to new concepts - in this case, 'skimpflation'where service sector suppliers are less concerned with standards of service.
Economics Weekly Quiz - 05 November 2021
Here's this week's economics news quiz! The world's major economies have agreed to end deforestation by which year? The average price of a house in the UK has hit which landmark figure? Which major...
Monetary Policy - The US Fed Tapers QE
The Federal Reserve has announced that it is tapering its bond-buying programme, launched in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Markets in Action - The Rise and Fall of Milk
What is happening to the market for milk? This piece looks at the history of milk production in the US - and serves as a microcosm for other milk producers.
Electric Vehicles - Tesla opens Superchargers to other electric cars for first time
A random-controlled trial is underway in the Netherlands, with Tesla opening up their superchargers to other brands of electric car in the hope of bringing this technology into the mainstream.
Monetary Policy - UK Base Interest Rates set to Rise
A basic introduction here to the decision regarding interest rates that's facing the MPC this week.
Japanese economy - How Japan's new PM is promising a 'new capitalism'
This BBC article looks at how the election of a new Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida might impact the Japanese economy.
Economics Weekly Quiz - 01 November 2021
It's back! After a half-term vacation, our weekly news quiz on economics has returned. In his Budget Speech, Rishi Sunak revealed that he planned to scrap the increase in duty on which product?...
COP26 - Coca-Cola’s 100 Billion Bottle Problem
This Panorama special looks at the pollution footprint of Coca Cola.
The extent to which the developing world is able to spend money on coping with climate change is laid bare in this article.
Energy Price Cap - Energy Chiefs point to regulatory failure
The regulation of the energy sector has come under fire from the former Chief Information Officer at Utility Point.
UK government offers consumer subsidy for heat pumps
The UK government is offering a £5,000 grant for people swapping their gas boilers for low carbon heat pumps.
Tax Avoidance - Netflix pays £4m of corporation tax on revenues of over £1 billion
Another example here of how a large tech company is able to avoid paying tax.