Budget March 2020 - At-a-glance documents
Here are 3 summary documents to support teachers wishing to have in-class discussions about the Budget announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunek on the 11th March 2020. The information has been gleamed...
Economics Weekly Quiz 6 March 2020
Here's this week's economics news quiz. Good luck!
British Gas and VW unveil three-year electric vehicle deal
An interesting new joint venture has been announced between VW and British Gas.
China economy: Why it matters to you
A short video introducing you to the changing nature of the Chinese consumer, not least via the purchase of luxury goods, iPhones, energy and other commodities.
This is a remarkable example of a direct fiscal stimulus to help offset the impact of domestic and external shocks.
Employee ownership can enhance productivity and profits
Classic theory of the firm material here drawing on businesses such as Richer Sounds and John Lewis.
Economics Weekly Quiz 28 February 2020
Here's this week's economics news quiz. Good luck!
The impact of conflict on long term development
Another excellent development clip looking at the impact of conflict on development, echoing the findings of Paul Collier's seminal "The Bottom Billion" which identifies conflict as having a...
Amazon launches a cashier-less supermarket
Amazon leading the way with more innovation in the supermarket sector - the cashier-less supermarket
Heathrow Terminal Three - Government plans declared unlawful
In the clash between growth and green, a Court of Appeal ruling seems to have made a decisive intervention.
Plastic sachets and negative externalities
Peak Guardian re: plastic waste or a worthwhile nod towards another area where action has a limited opportunity cost and welfare gains exceed the cost of intervention?
Female cocoa farmers paid as little as 23p a day
Does your chocolate leave a bitter taste? It might do after you read this article.
UK Economic Inactivity - chart showing trend over the last 15 years
If you're looking for a discussion topic for returning Economics students over the next few days then try using the chart below on economic inactivity in the UK (2005-2019).
Will Boris Johnson’s immigration reforms work?
The excellent Jonathan Portes with a summary here of the government's proposed immigration reforms.
Sustainable Sanitation and Water Services in Nairobi
This World Bank clip looks at the importance of sustainable water and sanitation to improved developmental outcomes.
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Economics Weekly Quiz 14 February 2020
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Why do big government projects cost so much?
Here is a fascinating insight into why government projects are so frequently over-budget.
Asda and Greggs announce shop-in-shop partnership
Another strand of the rapid growth of Greggs emerges here with news of a trial concession partnership with Asda.
Apps proliferate but do they actually lift productivity?
The idea that apps can make major changes to the behaviour of individuals is something of a pipe dream. New technology is often being applied when it is simply not needed.