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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.


Eben Macdonald
Jun 29, 20246 min read
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...
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Aman Khawaja
Jun 29, 20248 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...
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Mihir Joshi
Jan 22, 20247 min read
The China Story: from population timebomb to economic superpower
A chronicle of China's journey from agrarian dictatorship to economic superpower.
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Darren Kantharaj
Dec 4, 20234 min read
Blockchain Technology: A Superior Monetary System?
A dive into Blockchain Technology and its merits and weaknesses as a monetary system.
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David Carver
Nov 27, 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'?
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Malika Tursunova
Oct 28, 20235 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.
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Marcus King
Oct 11, 20234 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.
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Lara Gigov
Oct 6, 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.
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Bailey Rawden
Mar 22, 20233 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
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Lara Gigov
Feb 12, 20235 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
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Sonia Lee
Feb 11, 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
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Bailey Rawden
Jan 2, 20238 min read
Uncertainty; Spreads Like Wildfire
An investigation into the relationship between uncertainty and credit spreads
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Bailey Rawden
Dec 22, 20227 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
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Lara Gigov
Nov 9, 20226 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...
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Bailey Rawden
Sep 1, 202213 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...
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