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In 2016 we asked the UK public if they felt ‘politicians and the media talk about economics in an accessible way’.
Only 12% answered yes.
We think the subject should be clear, real and diverse, so we started the campaign for understandable economics.
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Banks could be banned from charging you when you go over your OD limit
Boots marks up its morning after pill to discourage people from buying it. But that's not usually how stores set their prices
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Real people talking about real economics
"Brexit? What's Brexit? It doesn't mean anything to me because I've never been in politics, or understood it."
...and would you ever sell it?
Sun. Sea. Surfeit. Yes, we fancied a holiday, so last week we took to the exotic beaches of Hawaii to ask people for their thoughts on the economy. Here's what they said...
We spoke to London's keenest cosplayers about ComiCon and economics. Here's what they said
"I am financially poorer, though obviously personally very enriched"
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What exactly is money, and why is it such a big deal?
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Is 'the economy' the whole world?
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What are our economies really working towards?
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What could the future of economics mean to you?
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"A new generation is coming to power. They won’t be interrupted by anything or anyone. They can make the difference in our system."
All the words you need to know to make sense of the Brexit negotiations
The road to Brexit will not be smooth, and there probably won’t be any cake
It’s not just about the money: it’s the T&Cs which are making life difficult for Greeks
Colgate Frozen Lasagna, anyone?
Lilly Quinn and Sarah Little spent 20 weeks on the road in 2016. So what did they learn?
DM Traylor has been homeless for four years. She records her experiences on the blog 'San Diego Homeless Survival Guide'. Below she explains some of the issues around getting and keeping a bank account...
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our monthly look at the strange places we find economics
“I'm more excited to go shopping than to church...is that bad?!”
"Everyone has a view on religion. We want to inform the debate, rather than inflame it."
“I'm more excited to go shopping than to church...is that bad?!”
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