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The Discover Economics blog is a collection of short think-pieces on a wide range of topics. Written in collaboration with students, guest authors, and interns, it features topics ranging from UCAS applications to the economics of space tourism. So get involved! Drop us an email at discovereconadmin@res.org.uk with your ideas.
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Cesilia Sinur
Feb 32 min read
RES Medal for Services to the Economics Profession awarded to Sarah Smith
The Royal Economic Society is pleased to announce that a judging panel has awarded this year’s RES Medal for Services to the Economics...
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Sam McLoughlin
Dec 9, 20244 min read
Basic economic literacy should be part of the national curriculum
The Royal Economic Society has released a short summary in response to the Department for Education’s Curriculum and Assessment Review ....
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Kate Mingo
Nov 25, 20244 min read
Young Economist of the Year: Welsh Winner
Electric cars are the way forward…right? Despite public perception, electric cars are not actually that amazing for the world. At the...
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Navya Pillai
Nov 22, 20243 min read
The Economics of Christmas
With Christmas quickly approaching, retail stores are overflowing with frantic shoppers purchasing a multitude of presents for their...
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Grace Sachdeva, Nicole Chen, Manya Gupta
Nov 13, 20243 min read
What are the economic arguments for and against a one off cost of living payment for all individuals?
A cost-of-living payment isn’t exactly a modern-day invention. Take the UK in the 1970s, during the infamous "Winter of Discontent."...
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Finn Regan and Sam Binnington
Nov 13, 20244 min read
What long term changes to the labour market might be expected post pandemic?
Labour markets can be likened to onions. At its core are individual workers, enveloped and surrounded by macroeconomic layers. These...
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Shayaan Al-Asmi
Nov 13, 20244 min read
Should the government tax goods that are unhealthy?
A Nudge In The Right Direction Obesity is at an all-time high. With unhealthy food more available than ever, obesity has expeditiously...
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Eden Sung
Nov 13, 20243 min read
Do you think the government should subsidise the purchase of electric cars?
In June 2022, the Johnson Conservative Government removed electric cars from the plug-in grant scheme, a scheme which promotes the...
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Harriet Turnbull, Medha Kumar, Neha Sathishkanna
Nov 11, 20243 min read
Economic impact of growing gig economy
This article, part of the free FT Schools programme, won the 2024 Young Economist of the Year competition run in partnership with...
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Sam McLoughlin
Nov 7, 20242 min read
Discover Economics: Economics Conference
Bangor University’s Business School, in partnerships with the Welsh Government and Discover Economics, hosted its first-ever Economic...
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Abigail Carroll
Oct 17, 20243 min read
Young Economist of the Year 2024 winners announced
The Royal Economic Society Young Economist of the Year 2024 winners have been announced. Many thanks to our sponsors, KPMG UK and FT Schools
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Simran Kumari
Sep 2, 20244 min read
5 Economics personal statement tips
As summer comes to a close and school starts again, most year 13’s will be starting to think about UCAS and personal statements. Personal...
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Abigail Carroll
Jun 26, 20243 min read
Llywodraeth Cymru yn cefnogi mwy o amrywiaeth mewn economeg
Read this page in English Llywodraeth Cymru yn cefnogi mwy o amrywiaeth mewn economeg Mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn cefnogi gwaith Discover...
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Abigail Carroll
Jun 26, 20242 min read
Welsh Government supports greater diversity in economics
Read this page in Welsh Welsh Government supports greater diversity in economics The Welsh Government is supporting the work of Discover...
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Tanvi Jain
Jun 24, 20242 min read
Discover Economics Reading list
It's summer, so what do you want to do? Lie down in the sun with a book about economics, of course! In today's dynamic and interconnected...
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Isabella Diaz
Jun 20, 20245 min read
Feminist economics: An insight into Gender Inequalities
Feminist economics is a school of thought within economics that is mainly focused on tackling gender inequalities while adopting a more...
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Wiktoria Blazik
May 14, 20244 min read
The pain of Paying
What if I told you that cashiers will become obsolete? That, instead of long wait lines, all you’d have to do is put your groceries in...
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CAGE research centre
May 13, 20242 min read
School event challenges perceptions of economics
Students from schools across the country discovered that a career in economics is about far more than finance at an interactive event run...
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Abhiraj Rajput
Apr 19, 20243 min read
“Made in China” - Why does China produce so much?
From ancient temples surrounded by glimmering skyscrapers to a hyperactive tech sector, China encapsulates many ideas. Arguably, China is...
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Pratham Syal
Apr 2, 20245 min read
How has the UK tackled inflation?
An overview of the methods adopted in the UK to tackle rising inflation.
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