The Economics of the Premier League
The Premier League is the world’s most popular football league with 1.02 billion viewers annually, from every continent. Every child in the UK has a dream of one day playing in the Premier League. Football is something that can unite all, regardless of class, religion or race. English football came to be loved for being competitive and fast. Premier league clubs also have some of … Continue reading The Economics of the Premier League
The Impact of Breaking Bad on Albuquerque
‘My name is Walter Hartwell White. I live at 308 Negra Arroyo Lane Albuquerque New Mexico 87104. This is my confession.’ That’s perhaps the most iconic line from the award-winning show ‘Breaking Bad’. Breaking Bad was filmed from 2008 to 2013 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Initially, director Vince Gilligan wanted to shoot in California, but after Sony bought the series, they requested a change of … Continue reading The Impact of Breaking Bad on Albuquerque
News Briefing – 06/06/2023
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News Briefing – 22/05/23
We’ve summarised the top stories of the last week into an easily digestible briefing, so that you can stay up to date on what’s happening around the world. You can subscribe to receive the briefing in your inbox each week. UK Economics and Business World Economics and Business UK Politics World Politics Written by Zihan Tian and Angus McIntyre Continue reading News Briefing – 22/05/23
Venezuela: A Petrostate’s Fall from Grace and The Exodus of Its People
In 1976, Venezuela’s economy was booming amid an oil crisis, and Caracas (its capital) was one of only four destinations to which Concorde, the fastest and most expensive aircraft of its time, alighted. However, the Venezuela of 1976 is a world away from the Venezuela that is currently under the dictatorship of President Nicolas Maduro. In fact, from the 1950s to the early 1980s, Venezuela … Continue reading Venezuela: A Petrostate’s Fall from Grace and The Exodus of Its People
Trade Wars: Explained
Often hailed as the most influential economist ever, Keynes regularly imparted wisdom that shook the foundations of modern economics. His off-hand remarks are now cemented in history, and he is frequently quoted by modern economists and journalists. One of the issues he was very passionate about was the necessity of free trade amongst countries, even going as far as calling protectionism (the opposite of free … Continue reading Trade Wars: Explained
Have planning regulations gone too far?
Planning regulations were first introduced in the UK in 1947 to address the pressing need for reconstruction following World War II. The regulations aimed to ensure that the development of houses and infrastructure was carried out in a sustainable and unprejudiced way, considering important factors such as the environment, economy, and social impacts. However, many have argued that these regulations have become overly bureaucratic and … Continue reading Have planning regulations gone too far?
The Great Financial Crisis
Before COVID, the Great Financial Crisis (GFC) of 2008 was the most severe economic downturn since the Great Depression of the 1930s. Also known as the Global Financial Crisis, the GFC caused a nationwide recession, as well as causing global trade to decrease by 15% between 2008-2009. Nearly every country in the world was affected by the decline of economic growth, the loss of jobs, … Continue reading The Great Financial Crisis
The Euro – a flawed currency?
The Euro is the official currency of the Eurozone, a currency union consisting of 20 out of the 27 European Union member countries, with Croatia being the most recent to adopt it on the 1st of January 2023. Initially, the Euro was launched as a virtual currency on the 1st of January 1999, only used for things such as accounting and electronic payments. Initially, eleven … Continue reading The Euro – a flawed currency?
Economic implications of having a real-life golden goose
WARNING: THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE CONTAINS SPOILERS A few weeks ago, I watched a great film called Puss in Boots. In the movie, Puss teams up with the infamous feline burglar Kitty Softpaws and his childhood frenemy Humpty Dumpty to steal the golden goose and save their hometown, San Ricardo, to make their foster mother proud. They eventually succeed, and the villagers of San Ricardo get … Continue reading Economic implications of having a real-life golden goose
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