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As the Christmas season comes to an end, why not give yourself just one more present? A package of Easter revision sessions with Economasters is the perfect way to help you achieve your academic goals in 2025. economasters.co.uk #aleveleconomics #economicstutors #economics

A great article in the BBC today provides some fascinating insights into the amount of income tax paid by the richest people in the UK. It also highlights how reliant the Exchequer is on a small number of individuals... bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

OFWAT (@Ofwat) has just ordered water companies in England and Wales to pay £157m back to customers following their "disappointing" performance. This is an excellent example of active regulation of firms in a privatised utility industry. #privatisation news.sky.com/story/water-fi…

The minimum unit price for alcohol in Scotland has today increased by 30% (from 50p to 65p) in an effort to tackle deaths and hospital admissions linked to excessive alcohol consumption. news.sky.com/story/minimum-… #minimumunitprice #marketfailure #governmentintervention

Very excited to have obtained a copy of 'Atlas of Finance' by Dariusz Wójcik (@geographydarek) with its stunning graphics and maps by James Cheshire and Oliver Uberti. The world of economics and finance has never looked so beautiful. @YaleBooks #Economics youtu.be/sOYYPBYBPkY?fe…

"Brilliant sessions. Feedback from the students has been first class." That's how Lisa Newton, Head of Economics at Westminster School, has described our TSA preparation programme. If you would like similar support, just get in touch. #TSA @UniofOxford @OxOutreach #oxfordsuccess

The link between interest rates and the exchange rate is a key macroeconomic relationship. It is no surprise that the pound is surging in a week when the Federal Reserve slashed US interest rates but the Bank of England kept the UK base rate unchanged. news.sky.com/story/money-in…

It's a significant day in the economic history of the UK as the national debt hits 100% of GDP for the first time since the 1960s. Some interesting decisions lie ahead. news.sky.com/story/national… #nationaldebt #budget2024 #UKeconomy

The national debt is predicted to rise from almost 100% of GDP today to 274% of GDP by 2071. The key driver? Increasing government spending resulting from an ageing population, climate change and rising geopolitical tensions. #nationaldebt #budget2024 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

#UCAS Personal Statement Tip 2: Ensure that you explain the RELEVANCE of your super-curricular activities. If an admissions tutor could ask "so what?" in response to anything you have written (wider reading, attendance at lectures, work experience, etc.), you need to say more!

TV junk food advertisements are to be banned before 9pm - an excellent example of a regulatory response to a market failure. Is regulation the best way of dealing with negative consumption externalities? #marketfailure #negativeexternalities #junkfood news.sky.com/story/ban-on-j…

What do freak frosts, smelly fruit and dynamic markets have to do with the price of coffee? This BBC News article explains how we could soon be paying £5 for our daily caffeine fix. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… #coffee #marketdynamics #pricedetermination #supplyanddemand

UCAS personal statement advice 1 Don't write an essay about your subject. Focus on YOUR interests, YOUR thoughts, YOUR reading, YOUR super-curricular endeavours, and the reasons for YOUR desire to study the subject at university. It is a PERSONAL statement after all! #UCAS

The Economasters Essay Competition 2024 is now live! If you are in Year 12 or Year 13, don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to win £500 just by engaging with a lively and contemporary economic issue. economasters.co.uk/economics-essa… #economics #essaycompetition #win

The Economasters Essay Competition 2024 is now live! For students in Year 12, it's a great way to explore the subject, get ahead with your learning, and boost your academic CV. economasters.co.uk/economics-essa… #aleveleconomics #essaycompetition #economics

The Economasters Essay Competition 2024 is now live! For students in Year 13, it's the perfect opportunity to strengthen your personal statement in advance of your UCAS application. economasters.co.uk/economics-essa… #aleveleconomics #essaycompetition #personalstatement #UCAS

Has the time come for drivers to be charged according to how far they travel? news.sky.com/story/chancell… #roadpricing #UKeconomy #budget2024

If you are entering Year 12 and beginning your study of Economics this week, read this article! It provides an excellent applied introduction to a key macroeconomic question: what exactly do we mean by a "strong" economy? bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… #aleveleconomics #macroeconomics

Is a ban on smoking outdoors a sensible next step in addressing the negative externalities caused by cigarette consumption, or would it be the "final nail in the coffin" for pubs and restaurants? news.sky.com/story/outdoor-… #negativeexternalities #smokingban @UKHofficial

Research from the Adam Smith Institute (@ASI) suggests that imposing VAT on private schools will COST taxpayers £1.8bn as parents opt to work less and pupils migrate to the state sector. Read the Telegraph (@Telegraph) article here: telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/08/3… #privateschools #VAT