Friday 26 November 2010

Spain issues 'Patriot Bonds' to Relieve Financial Pressue


The blame in Spain.... for the fiscal crisis is placed at the feet of regional governments who spent too much during the boom years.


Each region will now sell its own 'patriot bonds' in an effort to raise revenue.




This article is from The Times so please see me for log-on information.

Euro falls Ahead of Portugal Austerity Vote


Fears that the Irish debt crisis will spread to other countries has lead to a fall in the exchange rate value of the Euro.


Thursday 25 November 2010

Germany Nearing Full Employment


Astonishing given the curernt economic climate amongst the Eurozone countries.


The German economy will hopefully take others with it as it powers ahead into the new year.


MPC Split on Backing Government's Deficit Plan


Leaving the Euro - How Would it Work?


Another excellent discussion from the BBC.


Cambridge Essay Competition


Follow the link to find out more about this prestigious competiton.

Friday 19 November 2010

Europe's Bad Debt Dominoes


Follow the link to the BBC article which makes reference to Europe's struggling economies...

Thursday 18 November 2010

Q&A Republic or Ireland Finances


Another helpful explanation from the BBC which explains the crisis facing Ireland and how it may impact upon other countries.


Tuesday 16 November 2010

Wednesday 10 November 2010

Fear the Boom and Bust - Keynes vs Hayek - THE LYRICS


Now you can sing-a-long to your favourite economics rap!


'Fear the Boom and Bust' - Keynes vs Hayek... lyrics here...

Currency Wars: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?


This is a great graphic from the BBC which answers the above questions.


Monday 8 November 2010

G20 Showdown Expected Over America's QE


Anger at US flooding world economy with 'cheap money'.


Thursday 4 November 2010

Wednesday 3 November 2010

A Guide to the US QE Programme


This is a very useful resource which explains the 'whys?' and the 'whats?' of QE in America.


Monday 1 November 2010

EU Leaders Clinch Pact to Defend Euro


EU leaders say tough new budget rules will protect the euro from a "Greek-style" crisis.


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What is Behavioural Economics?


Follow the link to find out more about this interesting combination of psychology and economics.