Essay on the Principles of Population

The principles of population have long been a subject of significant debate and analysis in the fields of economics, sociology, and environmental studies. The most notable contribution to this discourse is Thomas Robert Malthus’s work, An Essay on the Principle of Population (1798), which posited that population growth, if unchecked, would outpace food production, leading … Read more

Obama’s climate change plan

Welcome Ladies and Gentlemen! I am glad to see so many of you here today. My name is xxxxxxxxxx and I am a student at Columbia University. Today’s talk is going to be about Obama’s climate change plan, as I am studying economics. I will first of all present Obama’s climate change, and the reasons … Read more

Investment in property during Brexit

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background and Problem Statement Investing in property is a big business that can become highly profitable. There are main two types of property investment, which are buy-to-sell and buy-to-let. Buy-to-sell investment involves property development activities such as renovation and re-lease or selling of existing buildings in order to make a profit … Read more

Concepts of trade-offs and market forces in the Godrej and Nestle

The Godrej Group: Introduction The Godrej Group, which was founded in 1897, has its roots in the Swadeshi movement and Indian independence. Before finding success with a locks business, the founder, lawyer-turned-serial-entrepreneur Ardeshir Godrej, tried his hand at a number of unsuccessful businesses. Today, 1.1 billion people worldwide support the businesses in a variety of … Read more

Banking regulatory & market framework of the Ghanaian economy

Introduction Banking crises triggered development of regulations to safeguard the system. Domestic and international banking regulations were instituted and reformed over time to strengthen regulatory and supervisory frameworks since risky banking procedures were attributed to the financial crunches (Bertus, Jahera & Yost, 2007). Specifically, the crucial role of banks necessitated regulation and supervision of capital, … Read more

Is Nuclear Power a viable source of energy?

6th Form Economics project: Nuclear power, the energy of the future of the 1950s, is now starting to feel like the past. Around 450 nuclear reactors worldwide currently generate 11% of the world electricity, or approximately 2500 TWh in a year, just under the total nuclear power generated globally in 2001 and only 500 TWh … Read more

Should the Government tax red meat for health reasons?

“Researchers at the University of Oxford suggest the UK Government impose a tax on red meat” The aim of the government’s possible imposition of a tax on red meat is to internalise the many negative externalities of the consumption of red meat. There have been huge amounts of research into the health risks associated with … Read more

Marx – link between alienation and capitalism

Marx’s contempt for the capitalist society of which he was surrounded in is seen clearly in his Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts written in 1844. These focus on the issue of alienated labour of which engulfs the early industrialist society he lives in. For Marx, the link between alienation and capitalism is inherent due to the … Read more

Analysis of article on Covid-19 written by Bill Curry

16th March 2020 The news story by Bill Curry “Liberals to unveil federal budget, economic package worth $1 billion in response to COVID-19” published in The Globe and Mail on March 11th 2020, summarizes the government of Canada’s current response to the global coronavirus pandemic. This article was chosen as it relates to the unit … Read more

Reflective essay on East Asia: Global Economic Powers

For my personal reflective essay, I have selected from the book Thinking Globally: A Global Studies Reader (2013) edited by Mark Juergensmeye, Part 2, chapter 6, East Asia: Global Economic Powers. I chose this particular chapter because it sustains a contrasting discussion regarding East Asia and its part in the global economy which alternates well … Read more

Economic development

Economic development is a fairly new idea that arose during the early twentieth century. Many theorists attempted to define economic development and to differentiate it from the concept of economic growth.According to economists, Gerald Meier and Dudley Seers, these two concepts are different from each other and they stressed that economic development cannot be equated … Read more

Writing economics essays

The field of economics is vast and encompasses various aspects of the global economy. Here are some important themes, topics, and points that students can consider when writing an essay in the field of economics in 2023:

  • The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy, including the economic recovery and government policies to address the pandemic’s effects.
  • The role of innovation and technological progress in economic growth and development.
  • The impact of globalization on income inequality, trade policies, and labor markets.
  • The relationship between economic growth and environmental sustainability, including the impact of climate change and the transition to a low-carbon economy.
  • The impact of demographic trends on the economy, including aging populations and migration.
  • The role of institutions, such as central banks and regulatory agencies, in shaping economic outcomes.
  • The impact of inequality, including wealth and income inequality, on economic growth and development.
  • The economics of healthcare and healthcare policy, including access to care, cost containment, and innovation.
  • The impact of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cryptocurrency, on the economy.
  • The role of entrepreneurship and small business in economic growth and development.

When writing an essay on this topic, students should choose a specific aspect of economics that interests them and focus on developing a clear thesis statement that addresses a particular issue or question. They should also provide evidence to support their arguments, draw on relevant academic sources, and consider the perspectives of different stakeholders, including policymakers, business leaders, and economists.