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Clash of the Titans

Founded as Britain's oldest economics-focused think tank, the Economic Research Council is committed to enhancing economic understanding and fostering inclusive debate. Through innovative events, research, and digital outreach, we strive to make economic knowledge accessible to everyone, supporting informed dialogue and pluralistic ideas. Join us in shaping a society enriched by diverse economic insights and active civic participation.

January 2023

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by Damon de Laszlo, ERC Chairman   It has been a long time since November, economically.  December 2022 probably finally marked the end of a major economic trend.  From 2009 to 2021, interest rates drifted downwards.  The establishment’s answer to every economic problem was lower interest rates and, to put it crudely, money printing.  In […]

Clash of the Titans Blog – Q2 2024

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As students return to their academic endeavours, we too are back with an update from our Clash of the Titans economic forecasting competition. We’ll delve into the complexities of Q2’s economic variables, reflecting on another period of intriguing developments in the UK’s economic landscape. GDP Growth The UK’s economic performance in Q2 2024 has shown […]

Clash of the Titans Blog – Q1 2024

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In the first quarter of 2024, the UK economy showed mixed signals, with GDP growth rising by 0.6% after two consecutive quarters of decline, indicating a tentative recovery. Inflation eased significantly, with the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) falling to 2.3% in April from 3.2% in March, driven by lower food and energy prices. Earnings growth […]