Economics Weekly Quiz | 13 September 2024
Here's this week economics news quiz! The quiz has 8 multi-choice questions about news events relating to economics from the previous 7 days. Most of the questions relate to the UK economy but some...
The Looming UK Debt Crisis: A Challenge for Future Generations
The UK is facing a daunting economic challenge: the prospect of its national debt potentially tripling to 274% of GDP by the mid-2070s. This stark warning comes from the Office for Budget...
Britain’s High Streets: A Crisis or an Opportunity?
According to research from accountancy firm PwC, an average of 18 chemists, 16 pubs, and nine banks shut down every week between January and June 2024. This trend is not new; it reflects a broader,...
In the News Teaching Activity – the social benefits of libraries (Sept 2024)
Should councils be cutting library services?
The EU vs. Big Tech: A New Era of Accountability?
In a dramatic series of legal battles, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) and the European Commission have sent a strong message to tech giants like Apple and Google: no one is above the law,...
Data Starter: Big Tech Company Stocks
Surging value of the 'magnificent seven'
Aldi has become a standout name in the UK grocery market, known for its affordable pricing and streamlined operations. However, recent shifts in consumer behaviour and economic conditions have...
Oil Prices Slump Amid Uncertain Market Dynamics: What’s Happening and Why It Matters
Oil markets have been turbulent lately, with U.S. crude prices hitting their lowest levels since June 2023. This decline, driven by a complex web of supply and demand issues, marks the worst week...
The UK's Bond Market: A Beacon for Investors
The United Kingdom continues to be one of the most attractive investment destinations for those seeking stability, as demonstrated by a recent auction of government bonds that was more than ten...
In the News Teaching Activity – Oasis tickets & surge pricing (Sept 2024)
Is it fair on music fans for ticket prices to surge during periods of high demand?
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...
The Future of Aviation: Sustainable Fuels on the Horizon
This article highlights one of the major problems with environmentally-friendly solutions to existing problems. In this case, the BBC look at whether sustainable aviation fuels are likely to...
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...
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