News Briefing – 9/11/20
We’ve summarised the 15 key 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. Politics Joe Biden is now President-Elect after defeating Donald Trump in the US elections. On election night Trump led in many states including Florida, … Continue reading News Briefing – 9/11/20
News Briefing – 2/11/20
We’ve summarised the 15 key 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. Politics The US Presidential Election takes place this week after months of campaigning. Already the number of people who have voted early has surpassed … Continue reading News Briefing – 2/11/20
News Briefing – 26/10/20
We’ve summarised the 15 key 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. Politics The final presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump took place this week in Nashville. It was significantly calmer than the first … Continue reading News Briefing – 26/10/20
News Briefing – 19/10/20
We’ve summarised the 15 key 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. Politics The government announced a new system of tiers to help slow the spread of Covid-19 as cases in the UK escalate rapidly. Already … Continue reading News Briefing – 19/10/20
News Briefing – 12/10/20
We’ve summarised the 15 key 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. Politics After returning to the White House from hospital on Monday, President Trump held his first rally on Saturday. It took place at the … Continue reading News Briefing – 12/10/20
News Briefing – 05/10/20
We’ve summarised the 15 key 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. Politics This week Covid-19 deaths passed 1 million worldwide, as global cases topped 32 million. The UN Secretary-General called it an “agonising milestone”, and … Continue reading News Briefing – 05/10/20
Natural Resources: The Never-Ending Supply
It is not because natural resources are finite that humanity will ever run out. Reverend Thomas Malthus’ warning in the latter parts of the 18th century on our planet’s inability to produce enough food to feed an ever-growing population has never materialised into a genuine concern. Nor has the US Bureau of Mines’ 1914 prediction that “The world will run out of oil in 10 … Continue reading Natural Resources: The Never-Ending Supply
Pedal for Growth: Cycling and the Economy
Covid-19 has necessitated the reinvention of numerous sectors, with transport being particularly affected. No longer can millions of office workers and students crowd onto trains and buses for their commute, as social distancing rules mandate limited capacity. Instead, the UK is being encouraged to pursue active travel, with numerous schemes aimed at incentivising people to start cycling. The highway code is being updated, new cycle … Continue reading Pedal for Growth: Cycling and the Economy
Cash for Christmas? The economics of gift-giving
It’s December. You are frantically searching the aisles for those last-minute Christmas gifts. You don’t quite know what to get anyone, so you buy a few scented candles and some fluffy toys for the kids and call it a day. Will they fully appreciate your gifts? Statistically, probably not. According to a 1993 paper by economist Joel Waldfogel, a recipient generally values their gift 10-30% … Continue reading Cash for Christmas? The economics of gift-giving
News Briefing – 28/09/20
We’ve summarised the 15 key 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. Politics Trump has announced his nominee for the US Supreme Court as Amy Coney Barret, following the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A heated … Continue reading News Briefing – 28/09/20
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