Test Your Knowledge of European Economics
28 Dec 2005 06:52:45 -0800
We've put together a quiz/database of questions that enable students to
test their understanding of the European Economy. Each time you take
the quiz, a new series of 10 questions is drawn. Link below for those
interested:
http://www.tutor2u.net/economics/quiz/281205/quizmaker.html
best wishes
Jim
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European action on fishing quotas
28 Dec 2005 01:46:40 -0800
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The European Union has agreed new fishing quotas for 2006 but the steps
to cut fishing output fall short of that recommended by scientists and
other pressure groups in order to preserve and rebuild dwindling fish
stocks.
More details here:
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London's contribution to UK GDP
26 Dec 2005 06:21:17 -0800
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London is streets ahead of other regions in contributing to UK GDP
according to new figures on our regional economic divide.
The extent of the UK regional divide in terms of national output and
incomes per head of the population is highlighted by new da ...
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The problems of long-term unemployment in the UK
23 Dec 2005 23:06:54 -0800
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Is the UK government losing the battle to reduce long term unemployment
among younger workers in the labour market? This article considers the
evidence. You can also download a free PowerPoint presentation.
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China - another upgrade on their economic growth forecast!
23 Dec 2005 23:03:46 -0800
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China has just raised its estimate of its national output by a sixth
and the new estimate, based on a vast nationwide census, lifts China
above Italy into sixth place in the world economic rankings of 2004
output, measured in dollars at market exchange ra ...
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Problems for the UK's Brick-making Oligopoly
23 Dec 2005 22:57:07 -0800
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The recent sharp rise in the price of oil and gas is causing major
problems for the British oligopolistic brick-producing industry and is
likely to lead to a large fall in output and loss of jobs.
This article explains the issues facing with the brick i ...
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OECD forecast for the UK economy in 2006 - slightly more optimistic than expected?
23 Dec 2005 22:52:04 -0800
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The OECD is forecasting a return to trend growth for the UK in the year
ahead with an increase in real GDP of 2.4% pencilled in for 2006. This
article summarises the OECD's forecasts for the UK economy.
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U.S. sales of new homes plunge biggest amount in almost 12 years
Fri, 23 Dec 2005 14:54:43 -0500
New home sales tumble 11.3 percent in November
Reuters
Friday, December 23, 2005; 10:02 AM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sales of new U.S. homes fell 11.3 percent in November,
the biggest decline in nearly 12 years, as the number of houses for sale hit a
record high, according to a government report on Friday that ...
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