Attaching Blame for the Financial Crisis?

We now what is to blame for the crisis but who is to blame is debatable.

This London School of Economics lecture/slideshow goes some way to explain who the main culprits are.

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The Economics of Water Shortages

Class - this article reflects some of the issues discussed in the film I watched on Tuesday. It could make an interesting dissertation topic.

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MPC Member Call for Further QE

Calls for further QE in order to avoid stagnation.

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New EU Sanctions to Punish Deficit Rebels

The European Commission is plannining to unveil its new plans to fine countries that run large budget deficits which pose a threat to the Euro.

We will be covering this in class so I advise you to read the article...

The IMF Supports the UK's Fiscal Austerity Plans

"The UK economy is on the mend. Economic recovery is under way, unemployment has stabilised, and finacial sector health has improved", the IMF said.

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Consumers told to Spend, Spend, Spend!

Hmmm, perhaps this advice would be easier to follow if we were all richer.

Read the article yourselves to decide whether this is the right way to invigorate our economy...

Gordon Brown: The US and the UK must coordinate economic policy

Gordon Brown has warned that the UK and the US risk a decade of high unemployment and low growth unless new policies are implemented to improve cooperation and coordination.

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