Wednesday, 19 September 2012

Economics Trip 20th September

Here are some additional resources associated with the trip to the Museum of London Docklands and Bank of England. if you are unable to make the trip it is very important that you take advantage of these resources and make some detailed notes for feeding back in class.

http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/education/Pages/filmsgames/default.aspx

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/empire_seapower/trade_empire_01.shtml

Monday, 17 September 2012

Is the USA in recession?

As the Presidential elections gear up it is worth considering current economic developments in the USA and how they may have an impact on the UK. As this excellent article, thanks to Tom,  shows they have a different view on 'recession' over there: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/analysis-and-features/economists-who-make-the-recession-call-768835.html

Thursday, 6 September 2012