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From the economic impact of COVID-19 to dealing with the effects of climate change, our blog showcases the work of Durham University's best and brightest students.

Essay Competition 2023/24: Eben Macdonald, Best First Year Essay

Eben Macdonald assesses the relationship between environmental sustainability and economic growth, exploring the different challenges and...

Eben Macdonald

Jun 29, 20246 min read

Winner of the 2023/24 Essay Competition: Aman Khawaja

Aman Khawaja discusses how AI is revolutionising the structure of employment, considering short- and long-term effects and how regulation...

Aman Khawaja

Jun 29, 20248 min read

The China Story: from population timebomb to economic superpower

A chronicle of China's journey from agrarian dictatorship to economic superpower.

Mihir Joshi

Jan 22, 20247 min read

Blockchain Technology: A Superior Monetary System?

A dive into Blockchain Technology and its merits and weaknesses as a monetary system.

Darren Kantharaj

Dec 4, 20234 min read

Girl Math: A New Perspective on Behavioural Economics

What can Behavioural Economics teach us about the rise of the recent internet trend 'Girl Math'?

David Carver

Nov 27, 20234 min read

Riding Towards a Better Future: The Case for Free Public Transport

A look into the case for free public transport systems and the existing success stories.

Malika Tursunova

Oct 28, 20235 min read

Blood and Oil: How resources and ethnicity fuel the Armenia–Azerbaijan divide

An exploration of the economic challenges imposed by the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict.

Marcus King

Oct 11, 20234 min read

Employment in an AI World: How Artificial Intelligence Will Affect Jobs

The future of job security in the new AI world is not necessarily as bleak as we may be led to believe.

Lara Gigov

Oct 6, 20234 min read

What is Neuroeconomics?

How utilising the power of fMRI and EEG techniques can help us to better understand why we make irrational decisions

Bailey Rawden

Mar 22, 20233 min read

Argentina and Brazil’s Common Currency Proposal: Feasible or Destined For Failure?

Brazilian and Argentinian presidents da Silva and Fernández announced their intention to establish a common currency

Lara Gigov

Feb 12, 20235 min read

Winner of the 2022/23 Undergraduate Essay Competition: Sonia Lee

Sonia Lee discusses the economic and geopolitical implications of the recent US-imposed tariffs on semiconductors in China

Sonia Lee

Feb 11, 20236 min read

Uncertainty; Spreads Like Wildfire

An investigation into the relationship between uncertainty and credit spreads

Bailey Rawden

Jan 2, 20238 min read

From Fossil to Fusion: Humanity's Next Giant Leap Towards Sustainable Energy

How harnessing the power of the sun can help brighten the future of humanity on its mission towards global decarbonisation and sustainable

Bailey Rawden

Dec 22, 20227 min read

Los ‘Ninis’ : the future of youth unemployment in Spain

For virtually all of the country’s democratic history, youth unemployment has plagued Spain. Its youth unemployment rate is the highest...

Lara Gigov

Nov 9, 20226 min read

Winter of Discontent 2.0

The Return of Stagflation: How The Cost-of-Living Crisis is Preparing a Vulnerable UK Economy to Face its Coldest Winter on Record. Could...

Bailey Rawden

Sep 1, 202213 min read

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Is Capitalism Doomed?

Legacy Writer

Sep 23, 20219 min read

To What Extent Have Economists Progressed Our Understanding of the Causes and Prevention of Famines?

Legacy Writer

Sep 23, 20216 min read

The Hong Kong Protests and Its Economic Implications

Legacy Writer

Sep 23, 20215 min read

Universal Basic Income: A Fantastic Idea?

Legacy Writer

Sep 23, 20213 min read

Book Review: Bryan Caplan’s “The Case Against Education” (2018)

Legacy Writer

Sep 23, 202110 min read

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