Economics Weekly Quiz - 20 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!
Vietnam - Asia's Shining Star
Vietnam has done well this year, and is a rare economy that has grown during the pandemic.
Zambia's debt default
Zambia defaulted on some of its debt last Friday and there are concerns about where the country is headed, with some creditors suggesting that the government is failing to engage in constructive...
The Promise of Education in Indonesia
If you want proof of the power of education to boost development, enhance human capital, help eradicate inequality, and dramatic music too, then this World Bank clip, looking at Indonesia is for you.
UK regions compete to host 'gigafactory' for electric car batteries
As part of the planned Green New Deal, it seems that a gigafactory building electric car batteries is going to be one of the biggest 'prizes' that a region can win.
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Big trade news today with the signing of an agreement to create the world's largest trade bloc.
Economics Weekly Quiz - 13 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!
A-Level Economics Grade Booster Digital+ 2020
Grade Booster Digital+ is an exam technique-focused online course for all A-Level Economics students.
Sustainable Development: Shrimp Farming in Indonesia
This World Economic Forum clip highlights how sustainable shrimp farming can help restore the environment, create jobs and enhance development. This project, in Indonesia looks at how sustainable...
Economics Weekly Quiz - 06 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!
Economics Weekly Quiz - 01 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!
Economics Weekly Quiz - 23 October 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!
Scale economies likely to bring down electric vehicle prices
Encouraging news from the electric car sector, with UBS analysis suggesting that electric cars are going to be as cheap to produce as conventional petrol-engined cars by 2024.
Economics Weekly Quiz - 16 October 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!
Circular economy - IKEA to buy back unwanted furniture
Ikea is continuing to emphasise its commitment to sustainability by taking back unwanted furniture and selling it second hand to consumers. Anything left unsold will be recycled.
Bank of England preparing ground for negative interest rates
The latest noises from the Bank of England imply that the possibility of the Bank adopting negative interest rates has moved closer.
Campaigners urge IMF to sell gold to provide debt relief
The Jubilee Debt Campaign is calling for the IMF to sell off some gold reserves to provide debt relief for poor countries during the coronavirus pandemic.
Amazon must improve working conditions say unions
Once again, Amazon is in the firing line regarding working practices, with trades unions arguing that the government should be doing more to protect workers' rights.
Economics Weekly Quiz - 9 October 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!
Extreme poverty set for first rise since 1998, World Bank warns
The latest research from the World Bank finds that absolute poverty is set to rise for the first time in over 20 years, with the coronavirus pandemic pushing another 115 million people back into a...