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Ireland’s Budget Conundrum: A Surplus of Opportunities or Missed Chances?
Ireland’s current fiscal landscape presents a unique dilemma: what to do with an enviable budget surplus amidst robust economic growth? With an €8.6 billion surplus and an economy growing five...
Gender imbalance in economics undergraduates
Claudia Goldin (the 2023 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economics) and Tatyana Avilova have just published a paper exploring reasons for the high male:female ratio among US economics undergraduate...
Economics Weekly Quiz | 06 September 2024
The weekly economics news quiz is back! Each Friday, during term time, tutor2u sets a quiz asking 8 multi-choice questions about news events relating to economics from the previous 7 days. Most of...
The Road to Revitalising UK Investment: A £1 Trillion Challenge
The UK faces a formidable challenge: to attract £1 trillion in investment over the next decade to meet its economic growth targets. A new report by the City task force, led by Sir Nigel Wilson,...
Electric Car Wars: Challenges for European and American Automakers
The global automotive landscape is rapidly evolving, and European and American car manufacturers are finding themselves on the back foot, struggling to keep pace with an onslaught of cheaper...
CMA Investigates Ticketmaster: A Closer Look at Dynamic Pricing and Consumer Protection
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Ticketmaster over the controversial sale of tickets for Oasis's highly anticipated reunion tour. This investigation...
The Economics of Dynamic Pricing in the Live Music Industry
Dynamic pricing has become a controversial topic in the live music industry, especially with the recent surge in ticket prices for Oasis's much-anticipated reunion tour. Fans and politicians alike...
Germany's Economic Model: A Changing Landscape
Larry Elliott looks here at the ongoing problems facing the German economy arguing that whereas it was a role model in the latter part of the 20th century, it's inherent weaknesses have been...
The Economics of Oasis Mania: Why Hotel Prices Are Skyrocketing
The reunion of Oasis, one of the UK’s most iconic rock bands, has sparked a surge of excitement among fans. The Gallagher brothers are set to perform in several cities across the UK and Ireland...
Behind the Counter: Should Vapes Be Hidden Like Cigarettes?
The British Medical Association (BMA) is urging the UK government to introduce stricter regulations on the sale and marketing of vapes. The doctors' union has called for vapes to be sold from...
Economics Summer 2024 Classroom Quiz
Here is a 12-question quiz to use with your students as they start or return to their Economics classes this September.
Canada Imposes 100% Tariff on Chinese Electric Vehicles Amid Growing Trade Tensions
Canada has announced a significant escalation in its trade measures against China, aligning with the United States and the European Union in imposing tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs)...
The FT reports that Ikea is launching a secondhand marketplace to compete with eBay to help complement their ambitions to become a circular business.
Single-Use Cup Charge: Can Scotland’s Latte Levy Promote Environmental Responsibility?
In an effort to reduce waste and encourage environmentally responsible behaviour, the Scottish Government is proposing a 25p charge on single-use cups. This initiative echoes similar successful...
Will Vodafone and Three’s Tie-Up Hurt Consumers?
The proposed £15 billion merger between Vodafone and Three UK has sparked a heated debate among economists, policymakers, and the public. The union of these two telecom giants would create the UK’s...
Asda, once a titan of the UK grocery market, finds itself in troubled waters as its market share falls to a historic low. The supermarket chain, which is part of the traditional "big four"...
The UK hospitality sector, long beleaguered by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing economic challenges, is witnessing a resurgence, driven by a new trend: competitive socialising....
Norway's Krone Crisis: Should It Be Pegged to the Euro?
Norway, a country known for its robust economy and stunning natural landscapes, is facing an economic conundrum that has sent ripples through its financial markets. The krone, Norway's currency,...
The United States has taken a significant step in addressing one of its most pressing economic issues: the high cost of prescription drugs. In a landmark move, President Joe Biden’s administration,...
Powering Progress: How Scotland’s Renewable Energy Links Boost Economic Growth and Energy Security
Improving the links between Scotland and England's electricity generating capacity, specifically renewable energy, will enhance the economy's energy security. It is a boost to the nation's...