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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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A look back at COP26
Over the past few decades, climate change has evolved from a fringe issue to the biggest threat facing humanity. To combat a terror of...
Samin Sabah Islam
Nov 7, 20222 min read
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YES! Aylesbury Grammar 2022
How it Began: One Monday lunchtime, we were on our way to a maths lesson when Alex mentioned we could have a go at something called the...
George, Alex, Sanjit, Yuv
Oct 26, 20225 min read
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Black History Month: 3 champions of Economics
In honour of Black History Month, we take a closer look at 3 prominent economists who are paving a path of greatness in their respective...
Samin Sabah Islam
Oct 21, 20223 min read
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A good time to be an Economist
Over the past three years, the world economy has been one turbulent roller-coaster ride that we don't see halting anytime soon. It began...
Samin Sabah Islam
Oct 6, 20223 min read
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The Economics personal statement that will get you offers
If you’re a student in the UK who has recently finished A Level/ IB, chances are you are currently stressing over writing that...
Samin Sabah Islam
Sep 30, 20222 min read
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YES! Finals
Last week, Discover Economics was proud to support the YES! Finals that took place at the Bucerius Law School in Hamburg, Germany. After...
Abigail Carroll
Sep 27, 20222 min read
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Different types of Economics degrees
There’s more to Economics than meets the eye. When in pursuit of a degree in this field, it’s wise to be well informed about which area...
Samin Sabah Islam
Sep 8, 20223 min read
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Is Economics the right degree for you?
Amidst the anxiety of results day and the anticipation of meeting UCAS deadlines, hangs the dilemma of what pathway is the one for you....
Samin Sabah Islam
Aug 19, 20222 min read
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YES! Bridge UK finalists off to Hamburg!
YES! Bridge is a school competition initiated by the Young Economics Summit that encourages high-school students to devise innovative...
Samin Sabah Islam
Aug 10, 20221 min read
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What do high school students think about economics?
Young people in Bangladesh are showing a piqued curiosity in economics. However, there are no substantial educational resources for them.
Hafsa Jahan
Jul 26, 20225 min read
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A Conversation with Bailey Wright
On this week's blog we got to talk to Bailey Wright, an inspirational young student who decided to follow a passion. Bailey's story not...
Discover Economics
Jul 8, 20222 min read
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American Enslavement and the Recovery of Black Economic History (Paper Summary)
This paper analyses the evidence needed to address questions of economic history and racial inequality, the Third Phase of research on...
Daira Povez-Gamboa
Jun 23, 20222 min read
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Discover Economics Top Exam Tips
It's exam season and it is normal to feel nervous (or even terrified); so we here at Discover thought we'd give you some tips to keep...
Daira Povez-Gamboa
May 12, 20222 min read
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Economic Implications of the Russia-Ukraine war
More than two months have passed since the start of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine. This has generated the biggest refugee crisis since...
Daira Povez-Gamboa
Apr 26, 20223 min read
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French Elections: What You Should Know!
April 24th represents a crucial day in France and it seems we're having a flashback to something that has already happened. Indeed, the...
Daira Povez-Gamboa
Apr 21, 20222 min read
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Event Recap: WWIE International Women’s Day Conference (Saturday 12 March)
More than 100 years have passed since we started celebrating International Women’s Day. The world has changed a lot and will keep...
Daira Povez-Gamboa
Mar 31, 20223 min read
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The Economics Of Fast Fashion
We have all grown very used to cheap and ‘fast’ fashion on our high streets. However, many of us are now more aware of the environmental...
Hodder Education
Mar 22, 20222 min read
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Where are all the Female Economists?
“If you think about an economist, the first person you will think about is not going to be a woman; at least not for me. It is probably...
Daira Povez-Gamboa
Mar 18, 20222 min read
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The Role Of Entry In The Competitive Process: A case study on Amazon’s investment in Deliveroo
Competition authorities worldwide are concerned about the growing power of Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple — the so-called ‘GAFA’...
Hodder Education
Mar 14, 20222 min read
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How are Female Economists Redefining Everything?
*(From Forbes 5 Economists Redefining… Everything. Oh Yes, And They’re Women) Economics has always been a male-dominated field. We've all...
Daira Povez-Gamboa
Mar 3, 20223 min read
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