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In the News Teaching Activity: The Market for British Apples (Oct 2023)
According to the British Apples & Pears website, in 2023 an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but costs for suppliers have risen. Have a go at this free teaching activity, which includes a...
In the News Teaching Activity: South Korea Agrees To Extend Free Trade With the UK (Oct 2023)
Britain and South Korea extend low or zero tariffs on their bilateral trade of products with parts from the European Union avoiding high tariffs on British businesses under so-called rules of...
In the News Teaching Activity: Claudia Goldin Awarded Economics Nobel for Work on Women’s Pay (Oct 2023)
Professor Claudia Goldin’s research has ‘advanced our understanding of women’s labour market outcomes.’ She is the third women to win the Nobel Prize for Economics. Have a go at this free teaching...
In the News Teaching Activity: IMF Predicts That UK Economy Will Have Highest Inflation and Slowest Growth in the G7 in 2024 (Oct 2023)
The IMF forecasts that the UK’s growth rate for 2024 will be just 0.6%, in part, because higher interest rates are needed to reduce UK inflation. The UK government believes this is too pessimistic...
In the News Teaching Activity – the CMA investigates the UK’s cloud computing market (Oct 2023)
The UK's cloud computing market is under scrutiny for being dominated by Amazon and Microsoft.
In the News Teaching Activity: The UK’s Poor Public Sector Investment Record (Oct 2023)
Inconsistent and fluctuating public sector investment, such as the recent cancellation of Birmingham-Manchester HS2, is contributing to the UK’s poor investment performance. Have a go at this free...
Scientists have found evidence that 23m people in the world are living on ‘contaminated’ flood plains due to metal-mining pollution. Have a go at this free teaching activity, which includes a...
The Institute of Fiscal Studies predicts the UK tax burden will increase to about 37% of national income by 2024 and anticipates it is unlikely to come down anytime soon. Have a go at this free...
In the News Teaching Activity: Dynamic Pricing at the Slug and Lettuce (Sept 2023)
Slug and Lettuce pub group plans to charge more for pints at busier times. Have a go at this free teaching activity, which includes a downloadable worksheet and suggested answers.
In the News Teaching Activity: A Surprise Fall in the Rate of Inflation (Sept 2023)
The August CPI inflation rate fell for the third month in a row to 6.7%. Have a go at this free teaching activity, which includes a downloadable worksheet and suggested answers.
Free Teaching PowerPoints for Economics
We're making good progress creating a complete set of NEW, FREE TEACHING POWERPOINTS FOR EDEXCEL A-LEVEL ECONOMICS (A) TEACHERS. There are now more than 100 PowerPoints for Edexcel (A) and AQA...
In the News Teaching Activity: UK Current Account Deficit is £87bn in 2022 (Sept 2023)
This September ‘Trade: Key Economic Indicators’ research briefing from the House of Commons Library updates the UK’s international trade performance. Have a go at this free teaching activity, which...
In the News Teaching Activity: Division of Labour in Modern Times (Sept 2023)
The Economics Observatory takes a look at how Adam Smith’s division of labour applies in the modern world. Have a go at this free teaching activity, which includes a downloadable worksheet and...
In the News Teaching Activities and our Weekly Economics News Quiz
Each week we are producing ready-to-use In the News Teaching Activities and our popular Economics News quiz which can be played in various formats including Kahoot.
In the News Teaching Activity: Unemployment Has Risen Slightly to 4.3% (Sept 2023)
The Office of National Statistics latest labour market overview shows a small rise in unemployment in the UK. Have a go at this free teaching activity, which includes a downloadable worksheet and...
Introducing the A-Level Economics Diagram Bank for Teachers
Would you like to save hours creating your own diagrams for A-Level Economics lessons, activities and resources? This new, free Economics Diagram Bank for Teachers might help!Each diagram in this...
In the News Teaching Activity: Vaping and Negative Externalities (Sept 2023)
Poor recycling of disposable vapes is creating negative environmental externalities. Have a go at this free teaching activity, which includes a downloadable worksheet and suggested answers.
In the News Teaching Activity: UK House Prices Are Falling More Rapidly (Sept 2023)
House prices have fallen by 5.3% in the year to August according to Nationwide. Have a go at this free teaching activity, which includes a downloadable worksheet and suggested answers.
An upgrade in the UK’s growth rate shows the economy grew more quickly after the pandemic than previously thought. Have a go at this free teaching activity, which includes a downloadable worksheet...
Induction Lesson Activities for New Year 12 Economists!
Want to save some planning & prep time for your initial lessons with Year 12 Economists? We've put together two induction lesson teaching packs - one for AQA and one for Edexcel. Both available...
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