"This is harvesting, not fishing." A memorable quote from this superb documentary from Ed Conway which explores our economic relationships with the oceans and the planet. A decade ago, Charles...
Revision Flashcards for Edexcel A Level Economics
The entire Edexcel A Level Economics (A) specification (Themes 1, 2 3 & 4) is covered by this superb series of revision flashcards written by Geoff Riley of tutor2u Economics.
The Apprenticeship Levy - A Case of Government Failure?
An article here that highlights the fact the Apprenticeship Levy doesn't appear to be working. Not only does it force firms to contribute to funding such schemes, "all employers with an annual wage...
Update on the Gender Pay Gap
A brief FT summary of the gender pay gap as revealed by the UK requirement for firms with more than 250 workers to reveal their gap. As of 27th March 2018, the overall median gap is 9.9%, which...
Top Exam Results are Made in the Easter Holidays
This is I feel a timely and well-judged blog on five habits for effective revision during the Easter holidays.
Chart Analysis - 'Four Corners' Activity
Here's a great activity suggested by economics teacher Katherine Fay aimed at drawing out analysis of charts. The example here has been called 'Four Corners' as it presents a chart and then space...
What is Premature Deindustrialization?
Tyler Cowen from Marginal Revolution explores the concept of premature deindustrialisation.
Business Economics Revision Activity - "Keepy Uppy" Activity
If you're looking for an unusual way to test your knowledge on key phrases from the Business Economics (including Theory of the Firm) topic then try this 'Keepy Uppy' activity. Players are given 10...
tutor2u in Dubai 2018
Workshop summary written by Mitali Doshi, year 13 Dubai College.
Synoptic Economics: Does FDI raise UK house prices?
Demand from foreign investors has had a significant and positive effect on UK house price growth over the last 15 years, according to research by Filipa Sá presented at the Royal Economic Society's...
Brexit likely to hit FDI into the UK
The UK’s departure from the EU single market may reduce the stock of foreign direct investment from Germany, France and the Netherlands by as much as 30%. That is one of the findings of research by...
Linda Yueh on Hayek and his devotion to the free market
This abridged chapter from Linda Yueh's new book on The Great Economists focuses on the ideas of Hayek, his criticisms of central planning and belief in the impact of the free market price...
What market structure best fits the music streaming market?
During our revision workshops over the last 2 weeks we have been challenging students to find the best market structure that fits the worldwide denim industry. Using data and other information...
Money for Nothing - Will a Basic Income Work?
Ian Stewart from Deloitte offers a personal perspective on the advantages and disadvantages of introducing some form of a basic income scheme.
Economics Weekly Quiz - 23 March 2018
Here's this week's economics news quiz. Good luck!
The World Poverty Clock
The clock is ticking for meeting the 1st of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals - namely eliminating extreme poverty by 2030. The World Poverty Clock is a highly visual tool for gauging what is...
Africa's Free Trade Dream
Can a single market work to increase intra-regional trade within Sub Saharan Africa? Here is a great contextual example to read about and use for Year 13 economists studying trade, growth and...
The Labour Market for Chefs - Supply Drying Up
This is a really nice article about the operation of a particularly unusual labour market, the market for chefs. There are lots of applications here, derived demand being the most obvious.
Wellbeing Economics - Finland, Equality and Happiness
They've never had it so good, the Finns, as the UN World Happiness Report named them the happiest nation on the planet.
Recommended Follows on Development Economics for 2018 Exams
Here are some recommended people to follow on social media for their work in development economics and policy - following them will help to give you great contextual examples for your A level...