Britain's pattern of trade has seen a massive change with China replacing Germany as the UK's largest import market.
EU vows to stem drastic loss of small farms
The Guardian highlights here that the number of farms in Europe has seen a significant decline amid the growth of so-called factory farms.
There's a degree of controversy surrounding the plans of a North Yorkshire power station to retrofit carbon capture technology.
This is a brilliant example of why government intervention in the form of subsidies often fails, even if well-intentioned.
The IMF believes that support for a global mass vaccination programme will generate significantly more benefits than costs - even with a $50bn price tag.
Here is a terrific example of factors that can cause an inward shift in short run aggregate supply (SRAS) for the British economy.
The Economist looks at the problems of Big Tech
To what extent do the tech giants benefit society? Or are they now operating against the public interest, and in an anti-competitive fashion?
This World Bank clip looks at the importance of biodiversity to development, arguing that sustainable development requires due care to be taken of the Earth's natural resources.
Economics Weekly Quiz - 21 May 2021
UK farmers have raised concerns about a trade deal with which country? The CMA has green-lighted the merger between which two media giants? What kind of spending did Oxfam describe as 'obscene'?...
The IMF is clearing Sudan's $50bn arrears to the institution, and in doing so, hopefully improving Sudan's economic problems.
Unified state control on track for the UK rail industry
A review has concluded that the UK rail network needs not full re-nationalisation, but something akin to that - with unified state control of timetables and pricing, as well as control of the...
Is there no limit to our ingenuity? In this case a sticker on fruit slows the ripening process, extending life of fruit by mimicking naturally-occurring chemicals.
China's population grows at slowest pace in decades
China's population grew at its slowest pace in decades, according to government data.
DRC’s rich soil bears few riches for its miners
This wonderfully vivid photo-essay from the Guardian could make for an excellent starter activity.
Bitcoin's Carbon Footprint Under Scrutiny
This clip looks at the adverse environmental consequences of cryptocurrencies because of the carbon footprint generated by Bitcoin mining.
Is double digit inflation a relic of the past?
Larry Elliott reflects here upon the threat of inflation, arguing that hawks forecasting uncontrollable, double-digit inflation seem not to have moved with the times.
Economics Weekly Quiz - 14 May 2021
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Somalia’s Businesses Tap Solar Energy for Growth
Given that only one-third of Somali's have access to electricity, anything that increases their access to electricity is going to improve living standards.
Economics Weekly Quiz - 07 May 2021
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This long read from the FT provides important insights into the many challenges facing the Northern Ireland economy.