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Climate change: what are the economic impacts and potential solutions?

To stand a chance of meeting the net-zero ambitions of the Paris Agreement, a multi-pronged approach to curbing climate change is needed that permeates all sectors of our society and economy. Done well, this comprehensive approach will ensure a just transition.

1-3 October 2024 Bristol

Energy & climate change

Missing capitals: how should we think about the modern wealth of nations?

Conceptions of wealth tend to focus on financial assets. But prosperity also depends on natural capital, human capital, social capital and intangible capital.

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US election results

Donald Trump has won the U.S. presidential election resoundingly, carrying five swing states, with additional gains in Nevada and Arizona unconfirmed but likely. Trump also became the first Republican nominee to win the popular vote since George W. Bush in 2004.

In the coming weeks, the Economics Observatory team will provide analysis on the election results and their implications for the U.S. and world economy.

For insights into how Trump’s election may influence the stock market, read Clive Walker’s analysis from earlier this year

Energy & climate change

Frontline stories: protecting biodiversity

Ahead of COP26, the climate change summit in Glasgow in November 2021, Richard Davies talked to Dr Jane Goodall DBE, one of the world’s leading environmentalists, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and a United Nations Messenger of Peace.

Banks & financial markets

Why has the price of Bitcoin risen/fallen in the past day/week/month?

The price of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin is determined by some combination of a small number of very large trades, the issuance of Tether, a so-called stablecoin, and organic supply and demand. Finding out what caused a particular price movement requires examination of all three factors.

Business, big & small

How is competition changing across the UK economy?

Competition creates an opportunity for new ideas to enter the economy, allows more dynamic entrants to displace inefficient incumbents and offers incentives for firms to keep innovating. A new Competition and Markets Authority report examines how competition in the UK has changed in recent decades.

Schools, universities & training

UK higher education finance: what’s the problem and what can be done?

The tripling of tuition fees in 2012 put universities in a strong financial position. But since then, fees – and the maintenance loans that support students – haven’t kept up with inflation. Now, students face real hardship and some universities seem to be in deep financial difficulties.

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