Why There More Hairdressers Now Than in 1871
Although this almost sounds like a set-up line from the excellent Twitter feed @corbynjokes, it isn't. It results from an excellent piece of research by Deloitte's Ian Stewart, Debapratim De and...
Government Failure: Growth Voucher Scheme Branded a Failure
This government scheme designed to help small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) hasn't done much to help them.
Inflation and Interest Rates - Why 2015 is not 1975
In this background article from the Guardian, Larry Elliott draws parallels between the macroeconomic situation in the mid-1970s and today - but also points out the differences too.
Is China's Growth Miracle Over?
A new paper from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco looks at the background to the Chinese economic growth slowdown.
Price Discrimination in University Fees
Fees paid by overseas students in UK have helped subsidise extra places for UK learners according to a new survey of undergraduate and postgraduate fees (PDF) produced by the London School of...
Africa rising: The new growth agenda (IGC Report)
The Africa Growth Forum of the International Growth Centre held their annual conference in July 2015 and a short report on the main papers is now available.
IMF Report on a Chinese Economy in Transition
China is transitioning to a new normal, with slower yet safer and more sustainable growth according to a new report from the IMF. With China now the globe’s largest economy, success is critical for...
Currency appreciations and economic growth
How might significant currency appreciations affect economic growth in developed and emerging economies? New research published by the World Economic Forum suggests that the effects of a rising...
Quick quiz for your returning A2 students - while you were away...
Here's a quick 10 minute quiz on economic news from the UK and the EU during July and August 2015 intended as a quiz for your returning A2 students in their first lesson back. If nothing else, it...
The squeezed middle
As China's economy apparently begins to stumble, and with the US starting to pick up steam, concerns are growing about the impact that these two economic giants might have on emerging markets....
Perfect Game Theory Starter Activity
A perfect starter on game theory / behavioural economics from The New York Times.
EdExcel Economics Grade Boundaries for 2015
Here are the published grade boundaries for EdExcel AS and A2 Economics for June 2015
Externalities - A Toxic Disaster in Colorado
This Channel 4 news video provides a graphic picture of how toxic emissions can turn a once clear river into a sea of yellow.
Concentration Ratio Pyramid - Lesson Activity
Here's a classroom activity on concentration ratios for those of you planning your lessons for your A2 business economics classes. The activity can be used as an investigation into the...
Lesson Starter: Macro Top Trumps
This is a great way to introduce your students to, and engage them with some macro data.
Sustainable Development for Humanity's Future
In this interview with the Asian Development Bank, Professor Jeffrey Sachs argues that post-2015 development agenda is a once in a generation opportunity to put mankind on the path to a sustainable...
Google Inc becomes Alphabet Inc
Google Inc is changing its name – to Alphabet Inc! The new company even has an amazing new domain for its corporate websiteActually, this move is a lot more complicated than that. It involves a...
Cutting spending can be expansionary
The key aim of George Osborne’s economic policy has been to eliminate the financial deficit of the public sector. The main way of trying to achieve has been to squeeze public spending. The...
Student-led Research in Economics - PowerPoint Profile Sheets
Opportunity Cost - Some Numerical Examples as a Worksheet
So, you're planning for your lessons for the start of the new term (because teachers do not take 6 weeks off during the summer, do they?) and your first topic is the Economic Problem and...