Tuesday 15 December 2009

The Great Unravelling

Macro policy making in turbulent times - a powerpoint presentation from tutor2u:
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Monday 14 December 2009

Unemployment and the PBR

Check out this resource from The Guardian on unemployment statistics and the Pre-Budget Report.

Thursday 10 December 2009

No change at the Bank

Yes it is the first Thursday of the month again and time for the MPC to decide on interest rates and quantitative easing.

Economics of the Pre Budget Report


Some analysis of yesterday's pre-budget report.

Wednesday 9 December 2009

Irish Times

AH Economists heading on the Economics trip to Dublin next week should keep an eye on The Irish Times website. The Irish government announces their annual budget today - widely anticipated to be the most painful in many years.

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Image shows Brian Lenihan, Minister for Finance, presenting his 2010 budget to journalists this morning.

Darling's Debt Dilemma

It's Pre Budget Report Day! Here's a fun animation to help you understand the debt dilemma faced by the Chancellor:

Thursday 3 December 2009

Green shoots or red letter debt?

Excellent presentation on UK prospects for recovery.
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