Friday, 20 March 2009

Manning the barricades...


Who's at risk as deepening economic distress foments social unrest?

This special range of articles has been put together by The Economist Intelligence Unit.

Monday, 16 March 2009

When jobs disappear...


This week's Economist leads with a story on global unemployment. This article examines policy options.

Wednesday, 11 March 2009

Philip David Gray Memorial Essay Competition

Essay Title: The effect of the current economic crisis on developing nations.

Suggested reading below. Approx 1,000 words.
Mr Irvine's Class:
  • Deadline for submission is 1245 Thursday 26th March. We will spend the Thursday double period in ICT room 65. Note: there will be no additonal class time allowed for this specific essay.
  • Lessons on Developing Economies are scheduled for Monday 23rd and Wednesday 25th March.

Economic ill winds hit Africa - BBC
The global crisis and the poor - The Economist
Global Economic Prospects - report by the World Bank, December 2008
IMF promises to stand up for Africa - Guardian

ILO - Youtube video
Global Prospects for Economic Growth 2009 - World Bank Video

Euforic blog article

Institute of Development Studies

World Bank paper prepared for G20 summit

Friday, 6 March 2009