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Economic policies of J. Corbyn
Some of the economic policies of J.Corbyn ‘Corybnomics’ include: Ending austerity / more relaxed rules on budget deficits. People’s Quantitative easing ‘Corbyn’s Quantitative Easing’ Higher taxes on...
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Recent economic growth compared to trend growth
These are a few interesting graphs which give different perspective on the same situation. i.e. recent economic recoveries – looking at both UK and Spain. Firstly, UK economic growth in the past four...
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Threats to UK economy
The UK economy is showing signs of economic recovery. Positive economic growth, falling unemployment, and after a long gap – rising real wages. However, despite positive economic growth, there are many...
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Impact of rising population in the UK
The UK population is projected to increase by 9.7 million over the next 25 years from an estimated 64.6 million in mid-2014 to 74.3 million in mid-2039. (ONS). Approx. 50% of the population increase is...
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UK National Debt
The UK national debt is the total amount of money the British government owes to the private sector and other purchasers of UK gilts. In Dec 2015, Public sector net debt (ex. public sector banks) was...
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Buy British campaigns
At different times there have been campaigns to ‘Buy British’ – patriotic efforts to support the economy. The campaigns seem quite popular, but usually fade out, having made little difference to major...
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In recent years, the British Banking system has become highly concentrated due to the wave of mergers following the credit crunch. Top 5 British Owned banks Bank Market value (£bn) As of October 2013...
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Monetary and Fiscal Policy in the UK
Readers Question: What do you understand by the terms ‘monetary policy’ and ‘fiscal policy’? Explain with reference to a country of your choice:- a) How these policies have been used by the government...
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Balanced and unbalanced economic growth
What do we mean by balanced economic growth? Also, is it important for an economy to promote a balanced approach to growth? A balanced economy suggests that economic growth is sustainable in the...
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Economic impact of Margaret Thatcher
A look at the economic and social impact of Mrs Thatcher’s economic policies. Summary of Thatcher’s Economic policies Belief in the desirability of free markets over government intervention. E.g....
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