Video clip summaries of Osborne's March 2016 Budget
Here is a selection of video clips from today's Budget announcements in the Commons by George Osborne.
Exam answer: Monetary policy and economic growth
Here is a good student answer to this question: "To what extent is monetary policy the most effective way of stimulating economic growth? Refer to at least one example of a developed economy in...
We are much better off than the official statistics say
The oldest surviving map of Britain was created in Canterbury a thousand years ago. Our ancestors had a good idea of how to get around. The country is depicted in its familiar shape. Understanding...
Economics for the Breaking Bad Generation
First there was Freakonomics, then Soccernomics - now there’s Narconomics!
The Best Economics Podcast in the World (IMHO)
For the last 5 years I’ve listened to every weekly episode of the “Econtalk” podcast. In my opinion, it is by far the best Economics podcast there is, and I strongly urge all with an interest in...
CPI Basket Ditches Nightclub Entry Fees!
The Office for National Statistics announced this year's changes to the contents of the "typical basket of goods" used for calculating the annual rate of inflation.
A discussion on the introduction of market forces for allocating food to food banks.
A demand and supply diagrams revision resource
This revision resource is designed for first-year A-level / AS economics students, and provides 15 real-world scenarios which lead to a change in the demand or supply of a product in a given...
Rarely have I heard a podcast that in 17.27 mins discusses such huge chunks of the GCE economics course content - highly recommended for A2 Economics students! More tags than Top Shop!
How does the EU spend its money? A quick teaching resource
Perhaps you (and your students) are becoming a little tired about the EU referendum topic (only 101 days to go until the poll!)? However, here's a quick teaching resource to stimulate discussion...
The Grass is Greener on the Other (Privatised) Side
On Thursday the government will quietly set in motion its plans to privatise the Green Investment Bank - with a potential price tag of £4 billion (Source Reuters).
Macroeconomic Profile for Mexico
Mexico is a fascinating country for students to look at as part of their studies in economic growth and development and macroeconomic policy. The country has an enviably low rate of unemployment...
OECD Review of the Greek Economy (2016)
The latest assessment of the Greek economy from the OECD has just been published. Those who are not of a squeamish disposition may want to click on this link! You can also look at the accompanying...
Macroeconomic Profile for South Korea
This is a three slide short profile of the macroeconomic and development performance of South Korea. The country has successfully achieved high income status and membership of the OECD.
Why the Euro Zone Might Not Survive the Next Recession
A bearish scenario is played out here by Neville Hill, Credit Suisse chief euro-zone economist but it is a perspective worth considering. The Euro Zone is a long way from being an optimal currency...
India: New Roads Lift Productivity
Inadequate infrastructure holds many countries back from fulfilling their growth and development potential. Nowhere is this more true than in India but new research finds that large-scale...
This blog curates resources on theMarch 2016 Competition and Markets Authority report into low contestability in the UK energy market.
Planning restraints keep London house prices higher
This won't come as much of a surprise to seasoned watchers of the South East property market but fresh research reinforces the widely-held belief that restrictive planning systems have been a key...
Business Growth: Hotel Chocolat Plans a Floatation
One of my favourite businesses Hotel Chocolat is using the AIM market for a share listing because of the lower costs of raising fresh equity. Some of the funds will help purchase a cocoa plantation...
Has the ECB shot their last bazooka?
There was a surprise monetary policy move by the European Central Bank (ECB) today with the announcement of extra quantitative easing, a move to buying corporate as well as government debt,...