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Economics Weekly Quiz 20 March 2020
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Lights dimmed in cinemas - a temporary or structural challenge?
The cinema industry is facing unprecedented pressure as venues close, revenues collapse and an industry heavily burdened by debt faces a deeply uncertain future.
Coronavirus: Elasticity of supply of ventilators
This article flags up the issue of price elasticity of supply in the middle of the coronavirus outbreak: the governments clarion call for businesses to shift to the manufacture of ventilators makes...
Coronavirus: Football clubs face financial stress
This article would make a good extension exercise - can you draw what has happened to the cost and revenue curves of a lower league football club?
Coronavirus: Morrisons to pay small suppliers immediately
Great story this - and good for Morrison's image too.
Coronavirus: Impact on the Circular Flow
Professor Richard Baldwin has adapted the circular flow diagram to identify some of the ways in which the coronavirus shock is impact on the macroeconomy. This is well worth a look especially if...
Economics Weekly Quiz 13 March 2020
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Coronavirus: Pandemic triggers sharp rise in price of medication
Classic demand and supply in some regards, as a shortage of raw materials drives up the price of painkillers.
Modelling the likely spread of a virus
The various pronouncements on the corona virus are a source of puzzlement to many.
Budget March 2020 - At-a-glance documents
Here are 3 summary documents to support teachers wishing to have in-class discussions about the Budget announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunek on the 11th March 2020. The information has been gleamed...
Economics Weekly Quiz 6 March 2020
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British Gas and VW unveil three-year electric vehicle deal
An interesting new joint venture has been announced between VW and British Gas.
This is a remarkable example of a direct fiscal stimulus to help offset the impact of domestic and external shocks.
Employee ownership can enhance productivity and profits
Classic theory of the firm material here drawing on businesses such as Richer Sounds and John Lewis.
Economics Weekly Quiz 28 February 2020
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Amazon launches a cashier-less supermarket
Amazon leading the way with more innovation in the supermarket sector - the cashier-less supermarket
Heathrow Terminal Three - Government plans declared unlawful
In the clash between growth and green, a Court of Appeal ruling seems to have made a decisive intervention.
Plastic sachets and negative externalities
Peak Guardian re: plastic waste or a worthwhile nod towards another area where action has a limited opportunity cost and welfare gains exceed the cost of intervention?
Female cocoa farmers paid as little as 23p a day
Does your chocolate leave a bitter taste? It might do after you read this article.
UK Economic Inactivity - chart showing trend over the last 15 years
If you're looking for a discussion topic for returning Economics students over the next few days then try using the chart below on economic inactivity in the UK (2005-2019).