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Things We Get Wrong About the Economy
Things We Get Wrong About the EconomyWatch this video on YouTube The Government doesn’t actually print that much money The Bank of England is notionally independent, but heavily regulated by the government. Have you ever wondered how much physical cash the Bank of England printed last year? The net amount of notes in circulation increased…
Is US Debt Sustainable?
Last week, for the first time in history, Moody downgraded the credit rating of US debt, it has sparked long-term bond yields to rise to levels last seen in 2008. Moody’s predicts that the US deficit will rise to 9% of GDP by 2035. This is really unprecedented for peace time. The forecast assumes no…
Why Can’t We Just Make Housing Cheaper?
In the early 1980s, housing was around 4 times income, but today, a buyer will need 8 times their income. Young people cannot afford to buy, with average deposits running at over £60,000. Renting has also soared in recent years, with average rents nearly £1,400 a month in England, and £2,200 in London. In the…
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Books by Tejvan Pettinger
An easy to read an overview of economics. ‘Cracking Economics’ gives explanations of main topics with images and diagrams to bring economics to life.
The book is aimed at anyone with a general interest in economics but would like a better understanding. Available in hardback at major bookshops and online. Read More
An Enlightening Guide to the Dismal Science – published by Wellbeck.
It includes topics such as common economic fallacies, middlemen, recycling, debt, finance, trade, money, taxation and why some people get rich and others don’t.
Selection of videos explaining economics
