Needs and Wants - an engaging activity that asks 'what do we want'?
Here's a short activity called 'Needs and Wants' that could help stimulate discussion when considering the topic of needs and wants with new Economic students.
Here's a short starter activity to help create engagement and stimulate discussion during one of your first lessons with new Economics students.
Could this underwater farm be the future of food?
Is this the future of farming? Can we use the oceans more successful to increase global food output and what would it mean for our eating habits. All of these issues are addressed in this World...
What does a cashless future mean?
Here is a short video from the Economist on the seeming rush to get rid of cash. What are some of the economic and social repercussions of this shift towards a cashless future?
Is poverty self-perpetuating?
Excellent for Theme 4 Development Policy, Professor Maitreesh Ghatak from the LSE discusses the implications of a randomised control trial in Bangladesh, where some ultra-poor women were given a...
Does technology hinder development?
According to development economist Dani Rodrik, although new technologies allow developing countries possibly to by-pass old models of industrialisation, the main barrier is that in many countries,...
Are we heading for a global recession?
Ben Chu reports for Newsnight on the risks of a global economic recession with a follow up discussion with Professor Joseph Stiglitz.
New for 2020: Synoptic Workbooks for AQA & Edexcel A-Level Economics
Two new student workbooks have just been published that provide unrivalled support for teachers and students preparing for the challenges of the synoptic questions in AQA / Edexcel Paper 3 in 2020.
A-Level Economics Results for 2019
Here are some data charts analysing some key features of the A-Level Economics results for 2019.
National Grid is getting a kicking in the aftermath of last Friday’s electricity blackout. Potential explanations swirl around both social and mainstream media. The system cannot cope with too much...
Business economics: Can Uber ever be profitable?
Uber is a rapid-growth platform business operating mainly in the ride-share and food delivery markets. But don't confuse fast growth with profits! Their latest quarterly losses are huge!
Year 12 Numerical Assessment for A-Level Economics Students
Here is a 50-mark assessment resource that enables teachers to test student numerical skills at the end of their first year of A Level Economics. A full mark scheme is included.
Synoptic revision mats are a digital resource designed to help Year 13 A-Level Economics students to develop their skills and confidence with linking micro and macro concepts to a given case study...
Here's a fantastic resource for Edexcel A-Level Economics containing practice data response questions covering every Theme!
Evidence of diseconomies of scale at Uber
Uber is laying off one third off their global marketing team as the business looks to cut their overhead costs and stem mounting losses.
Initial Numeracy Assessments for A Level Economics
Here's a free digital resource which is ideal for use with new Year 12 Economics students as they begin their studies in September.
Exchange Rates and Trade with Gita Gopinath
Here is a really clear and hugely relevant short video featuring IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath who explains why - because many traded goods and services are priced in US dollars - a...
Join an Economics Teacher Virtual Staffroom and Build Your Economics Professional Network
Thinking ahead to the new academic year, a great way to build your teaching professional network is to be part of one or more of the tutor2u-supported Economics Teacher Groups on Facebook.
Using Choice Architecture for Good
Here is a new report from Deloitte on Government Trends in 2020 which focuses on and examines the use of behavioural nudges to influence choices and social outcomes.
Marshall Society Economics Essay Competition 2019
The Marshall Society, the economics society of the University of Cambridge, is excited to launch its 2019 essay competition. The deadline for essay submissions is 11:59pm 11th August 2019.