In the News Teaching Activity – the fight for critical mineral resources in Ukraine (Mar 2025)
Ukraine holds vital critical minerals like lithium, titanium, and rare earths, crucial for green energy, technology, and military production.
Governments around the world borrow billions (sometimes trillions) to fund essential services, infrastructure, and economic growth. But when does debt become too much? Can a country really sustain...
How Do We Measure Unemployment? The Truth Behind the Data
How is unemployment really measured, and what do the numbers actually tell us? In this video we unpack the key ways unemployment is measured in the UK—and why the data isn’t always as clear-cut as...
Median vs Mean Income: What’s the Real Picture?
Why does the median income matter more than the mean? In this video we unpack the crucial differences between median and mean income—a must-know topic for Economics students!
Data Starter: UK budget deficit
How much has the UK government borrowed in recent years?
Poverty & Inequality: The Economic Divide Explained
Why does poverty persist? How does inequality shape economies? In this video, Geoff Riley, Co-Founder of Tutor2u, breaks down the key economic concepts behind poverty and inequality—two of the...
Tesla’s year-on-year European sales plunged 45% in January despite a growing EV market.
Progressive vs. Regressive Taxes: Who Pays More?
Taxes play a crucial role in shaping the economy—but do they affect everyone equally? In this video, Geoff Riley, Co-Founder of tutor2u, breaks down progressive and regressive taxes in the UK,...
Currency Depreciation vs. Devaluation Explained
In this Tutor2u Economics video, Geoff Riley unpacks the crucial distinction between currency depreciation and currency devaluation—two key concepts that shape global trade, investment, and...
UK Slashes Foreign Aid: Smart Economics or Costly Mistake?
The UK government has announced a 40% reduction in overseas aid spending, shifting resources to higher defence spending. But what does this mean for the economy, global stability, and the UK’s role...
Free Trade Areas vs. Customs Unions: What’s the Difference?
In this video, Geoff Riley breaks down one of the most important trade concepts in international economics: Free Trade Areas (FTAs) vs. Customs Unions
Data Starter: Population growth rate with and without migration in USA, 1950-2023
What impact has migration had on the US population growth rate between 1950 and 2023?
Labour Market Economics - Notes and Resources from the Livestream
The UK labour market is undergoing significant changes, with trends such as youth unemployment, trade union membership, minimum wage increases, and economic inactivity shaping the workforce. These...
Environmental Economics - Notes and Resources from the Livestream
As environmental issues become more pressing, the role of economics in addressing climate change, pollution, and sustainable energy solutions has never been more critical. From river pollution in...
In the News Teaching Activity – is New York City’s congestion charge working? (Feb 2025)
New York City’s congestion pricing program has cut traffic, improved public transit use, and reduced commute times in its first month.
Data Starter: The $4 trillion Asian economy, 2024
How much did each Asian country contribute to the £4 trillion Asian economy in 2024?
Diagram Disasters - Can You Spot These Mistakes?
Think you know your economics diagrams? Think again! This video will put your knowledge to the test! We've pulled together some of the most common diagram errors in economics – from PPFs to...
In the News Teaching Activity – what happened to UK international trade in 2024? (Feb 2025)
In 2024, the UK faced a £28 billion trade deficit, with exports totalling £838 billion and imports at £866 billion.
Milestone Alert! 200 Economics Livestreams!
Last night, we completed our 200th Tutor2u Economics Revision Livestream on YouTube! As always, we had a fantastic group of engaged students contributing ideas, arguments, policies, and evidence...
Tech Solutions Helping Kenyan Fishing Communities
This BBC video looks at how a tech entrepreneur has provided a high tech solution to the distribution problems of the fishermen of Lake Turkana, via solar-powered fridges and smart distribution...
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