Welcome Back! Exciting Resources and Support for the New School Year
As a new academic year begins, we at tutor2u want to extend our warmest best wishes and offer our unwavering support as you prepare to inspire the next generation of economists. Teaching Economics...
From Farm to Fashion: Benin's Path to Industrialisation
David Pilling has produced a truly superb case study for students of development economics - writing here in the Financial Times. A plain cotton T-shirt may seem like an ordinary item, but in...
The Economics of Oasis Mania: Why Hotel Prices Are Skyrocketing
The reunion of Oasis, one of the UK’s most iconic rock bands, has sparked a surge of excitement among fans. The Gallagher brothers are set to perform in several cities across the UK and Ireland...
Spring/Summer 2024 Economics Student Competition Winners
The winners of our most recent competition from the Economics Update magazine have been announced! Students were asked to produce a creative response on the theme of "the most influential economist".
Behind the Counter: Should Vapes Be Hidden Like Cigarettes?
The British Medical Association (BMA) is urging the UK government to introduce stricter regulations on the sale and marketing of vapes. The doctors' union has called for vapes to be sold from...
Economics Summer 2024 Classroom Quiz
Here is a 12-question quiz to use with your students as they start or return to their Economics classes this September.
Canada Imposes 100% Tariff on Chinese Electric Vehicles Amid Growing Trade Tensions
Canada has announced a significant escalation in its trade measures against China, aligning with the United States and the European Union in imposing tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs)...
The FT reports that Ikea is launching a secondhand marketplace to compete with eBay to help complement their ambitions to become a circular business.
Debt Relief: A Pathway to Global Development and Social Justice
Larry Elliott writing here yesterday has raised once again the potential benefits that might flow from a more extensive system of external debt relief for many of the world's poorest countries.
Single-Use Cup Charge: Can Scotland’s Latte Levy Promote Environmental Responsibility?
In an effort to reduce waste and encourage environmentally responsible behaviour, the Scottish Government is proposing a 25p charge on single-use cups. This initiative echoes similar successful...
Will Vodafone and Three’s Tie-Up Hurt Consumers?
The proposed £15 billion merger between Vodafone and Three UK has sparked a heated debate among economists, policymakers, and the public. The union of these two telecom giants would create the UK’s...
How Taxes Shape Economic Growth: A Deep Dive into the Impact of Different Tax Types
The NIESR recently published an analysis on which taxes are best for a government committed to increasing the sustainable rate of non-inflationary growth for an economy.
Asda, once a titan of the UK grocery market, finds itself in troubled waters as its market share falls to a historic low. The supermarket chain, which is part of the traditional "big four"...
The UK hospitality sector, long beleaguered by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing economic challenges, is witnessing a resurgence, driven by a new trend: competitive socialising....
The debate over wealth inequality has taken centre stage as campaigners from the Tax Justice Network argue that a global wealth tax on the super-rich could generate an astonishing $2 trillion...
A Closer Look at the UK Economy's Fragile Foundations
Writing in the Guardian, Larry Elliott argues that, whilst the United Kingdom recently celebrated its status as the fastest-growing economy among the G7 nations, with a respectable GDP growth rate...
Pragmat’s Paul Collier "Left Behind" Competition (Autumn 2024)
Paul Collier, a world-renowned economist and author of the acclaimed book The Bottom Billion, is a leading expert on global economic development.This new competition from Pragmat invites...
Changes to Oxbridge Entrance Tests in 2024
There are some significant changes to the admissions test process this year. Here are the details.
Norway's Krone Crisis: Should It Be Pegged to the Euro?
Norway, a country known for its robust economy and stunning natural landscapes, is facing an economic conundrum that has sent ripples through its financial markets. The krone, Norway's currency,...
The United States has taken a significant step in addressing one of its most pressing economic issues: the high cost of prescription drugs. In a landmark move, President Joe Biden’s administration,...
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