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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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, 20235 min read
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Uncertainty; Spreads Like Wildfire
An investigation into the relationship between uncertainty and credit spreads
Bailey Rawden
Jan 2, 20238 min read
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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
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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
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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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