UK cannot duck covid inequalities
An IFS report highlights the fact that post-Covid the UK will need to make a genuine attempt to tackle inequality.
Illusion of the Year for 2020
A hat tip to eminent behavioural economist Dan Ariely for pointing me to this amazing optical illusion - one to show students!
Environmental economics: 39 Ways to Save the Planet
A new BBC podcast has been launched and seems perfect for students and teachers wanting to enrich their understanding of environmental economics.
Consumers spent less and saved more in 2020
Barclaycard data on spending habits is always worth a readand this year is no different.
A-Level Economics Catch Up 2021
Over 2,000 Year 13 Economists are now enrolled on A-Level Economics Catch Up 2021 - self-paced online course that supports students completing their A-Level Economics qualification in 2021 with a...
How coronavirus has rocked India's economy
The FT looks at the impact of the virus on the Indian economy which was, until recently, the fastest growing large economy in the world.
Is Trickle-Down Economics Dead?
A former US Labour Secretary, Robert Reich, drives another nail into the coffin of trickle-down economics arguing here that tax cuts for the rich don't have benefits for others, but wonders whether...
Externalities - Turning the Tide on Waste
Here are two news videos looking at innovation is helping to turn the tide on the negative externalities created by waste.
Economics Weekly Quiz - 11 December 2020
Here's the final weekly quiz for 2020 on news stories from the UK's economy. Don't forget, the quiz has a 'Classroom mode' for any teacher wishing to run the activity on a whiteboard.
Environmental economics - how green are electric vehicles?
How green are electric vehicles, from construction to disposing of these cars. The cobalt-lithium batteries aren't environmentally-friendly, but the cars themselves need charging - which means that...
Development: The Fight against Plastic Pollution
If you want to see the extent of plastic, and subsequently marine pollution in the Pacific, then this clips for you.
Why Long-Haul Low-Cost Airlines Go Bankrupt
One of my favourite producer of longer economic clips - Wendover Productions. This time they look at the low-cost airline sector - highlighting the reasons why short-haul low-cost airlines are...
Economics Weekly Quiz - 04 December 2020
Here's our latest weekly quiz on news stories from the UK's economy. Don't forget, the quiz has a 'Classroom mode' for any teacher wishing to run the activity on a whiteboard. Good luck!
False negatives - the case against negative interest rates
In this new economics research piece, Stephen King (HSBC) argues that cutting interest rates below zero may not be such a good idea.
When the Doughnut meets the city
Fans of Kate Raworth's work with Doughnut Economics will love this new talk and discussion especially her examples of regenerative and redistributive design.
Farm subsidies face reform post Brexit
Is Brexit going to see a sea change in agricultural policy: moving from subsidising the industry to safeguarding the countryside, and supporting good agricultural policy?
Trade Wars: China slaps 200% import tariff on Australian wine
Another day, another import tariff: this time China is accusing Australia of 'dumping' cheap wine in China and has introduced a 200% tariff on it.
Fiscal Policy: How government spending in the UK is split
A rather lovely BBC article here that highlights the composition of public spending in the UK.
Economics Weekly Quiz - 27 November 2020
Here's our latest weekly quiz on news stories from the UK's economy. Don't forget, the quiz has a 'Classroom mode' for any teacher wishing to run the activity on a whiteboard. Good luck!
Tax avoidance costs the global economy $427bn a year,
The Tax Justice Network reports here that tax avoidance costs the global economy $427bn a year. That’s a nurse’s yearly salary lost every second.