Why US economists are obsessed with 'Japanification'
We have been discussing Japan in economics classes when looking at the impact of deflation. This FT video is timely.
Economics Weekly Quiz 31 January 2020
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Can Mozambique close their rural infrastructure gap?
The discovery and extraction of liquified natural gas has the potential to raise Mozambique's trend economic growth rate from 3% to 5% but this natural resource endowment is no guarantee of...
Tutor2u Development Economics Resource Update (2020)
We now have seven updated growth and development country profiles available for teachers and students.
Regulatory failure in the UK electricity industry
A case of regulator pitched against regulator, with the National Audit Office suggesting that lenient regulation of electricity network providers has seen consumers overpaying for their electricity.
Indonesia’s Aspiring Middle Class
The rise of an aspirant middle-class is a sure sign of economic development and this World Bank clip looks at how almost half of all Indonesians are now in that bracket.
Wonderful footage of Keynes discussing the Gold Standard!
Bob Denham and his team at Econ Films have tweeted wonderful footage of Keynes speaking about the decision to leave the Gold Standard!
Why Manchester illustrates the challenge of reducing the regional divide
The government needs to deliver for its new supporters in the regions. This is a truth which has rapidly become universally acknowledged, to borrow Jane Austen’s famous phrase.
Northern Rail is nationalised
The government has confirmed that Arriva will lose their Northern Rail franchisefrom the 1st of March 2020 as the UK government nationalises this part of the UK rail network.
Tech giants power record surge in renewable energy sales
Vilify them as we might, the tech giants are the largest corporate buyers of renewable energy, with Google alone buying over 2.5 gigawatts.
Cambodia: Sewer Networks Improve Families’ Lives
A World Bank clip that highlights the importance of access to clean water and sanitation services in enhancing human development outcomes of the poorest in Cambodia.
The Precariat - Life in the Gig Economy
A think tank has released a report highlighting what most people intuitively know. That employment in the gig economy is not most people's first choice, that it places a great deal of stress on...
Development Podcast, a new flagship series from the World Bank
The World Bank development team is launching a new podcast this week which looks ideal for students and teachers searching for enrichment materials.
Does our obsession with home ownership ruin the economy?
The Economist argues in this special video that government policies to encourage home ownership have led to damaging unintended consequences.
Suggested Answers for the 2019 A-Level Economics Papers (AQA & Edexcel)
To support students in the development of their exam technique we have produced free suggested answers to the AQA and Edexcel (A) A-Level Economics papers from 2019.
Why does productivity matter?
Productivity growth matters for profits and real wages. Why has productivity growth slowed down? Professor Danny Blanchflower points a finger at the impact of fiscal austerity.
What happens when interest rates rise?
Professor Danny Blanchflower explains why an increase in the policy interest rates set by central banks matters.
What is happening to UK unemployment?
Danny Blanchflower has encouraged us to think more deeply about underemployment as the official jobless rate has declined in recent years. In this short video he explains his own interpretation of...
How serious is the UK about tackling climate change?
This Newsnight clip calls into question the government's commitment to cutting carbon emissions.
Economics Weekly Quiz 24 January 2020
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