Elected with the promise of liberalising the French economy, Macron has brought a wave of economic growth and prosperity to a previously fraught economy. Following the 2008 Financial Crisis, France suffered under successive Presidents who struggled to grapple with its aftermath; the unemployment rate refused to fall below 9%, rising to 11% under Socialist PresidentContinue reading “Macron’s reforms”
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Germany’s roaring ’30s
The 1930s were a time of economic peril and misery for most nations globally. In the US, the period came to be the ‘Great Depression’ as living standards plummeted following the sharp decline in the money supply that started the decade. The same was true of the UK, as harsh austerity measures put in placeContinue reading “Germany’s roaring ’30s”
Inflation in 2022
Inflation is skyrocketing in most developed countries. In the US, inflation climbed above 8% in January for the first time since the 1980s; in the UK, inflation reached 6% in March 2022 – a first in 30 years. Whilst, the recent spike in prices can be attributed to a combination of supply chain shocks andContinue reading “Inflation in 2022”
The Economic legacy of Thatcher’s government
Margaret Thatcher became Prime Minister in 1979 at a time of political and economic turmoil. The inflation rate had reached over 25% just three years prior, unions were striking at every possible opportunity, the country was in a mess. At the same time, economic growth had stagnated with unemployment reaching a 30-year high of 7%Continue reading “The Economic legacy of Thatcher’s government”
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