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DURHAM ECONOMICS DIGEST
Inequality
All the latest discussions on the unequal distribution of resources and opportunity.
How Tunisia Threw its Youth in the Sea
In the field of socioeconomic research, following the ever-increasing rate of globalisation, the studied phenomenon of “brain drain” has become increasingly prevalent. This is the colloquial term for human capital flight, which is defined as the emigration or immigration of highly skilled individuals seeking better living standards and higher wages. Tunisia, an economically stagnant country with most of its GDP vested in education, stands tall, ongoing for the past 13 years,
Ines Gueriri
Nov 16, 20256 min read
Fixing the UK Productivity Gap: How Investment, Management, and Policy can Make a Difference
For over a decade, the UK has struggled with a persistent productivity gap- workers here produce less output per hour than in many comparable countries. This isn’t just an abstract economic problem: it affects wages, living standards, and even public services. Understanding why productivity lags and how we might fix it is vital. One major factor is investment, or the lack of it. Many UK businesses, especially smaller firms, insufficiently invest in new technology and employee
James Smith
Nov 16, 20251 min read
Trump targets Diversity and Inclusion policies: Implications for Federal Programs and Businesses
On January 20 and 21, 2025, President Trump signed a series of executive orders aimed at rolling back policies from the Biden administration. Among these, two orders specifically target diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, arguing that “illegal DEI” is a “guise” for racial and sex-based preferences. In his January 20, 2025, Executive Order titled “Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing” (EO 14151), President Trump mandates the eli
Gayathri Sunil Pushpangadan
Nov 16, 20253 min read


Supply Side Revolution - Beneficial to the Working Class?
The supply side revolution was a movement in the late 1970s in which governments, particularly in the US and UK, opted to reduce taxes...
Legacy Writer
Sep 23, 20215 min read
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