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2014 elections focus: How do we solve a problem like UKIP?
1May 27, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
First, some statistical perspective, because it’s important. Turnout in the EU elections was around 32%. Of this, UKIP got 27.5% …
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A2 Economics Micro technique spot 3 – when to use real-world examples
Leave a commentMay 27, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
Another question pupils have is about the use of real-world examples in their essays. This becomes a particularly important issue …
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2014 election focus: An existential crisis for the Lib Dems
Leave a commentMay 27, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
If we just talk about the numbers, the last week has been a complete disaster for the Liberal Democrats. In …
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A2 Economics Micro technique spot 2 – 1st best, 2nd best, 3rd best, 4th best
Leave a commentMay 26, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
Pupils studying competition policy are often trying to get their head around what the regulatory authorities are trying to achieve. …
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A2 Economics Micro technique spot 1 – Use your full toolkit
Leave a commentMay 25, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
Once we turn your focus from the AS economics exams towards A2 we need to adjust our sights a bit. Those of …
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Education spot – In Praise of Nearpod – improve engagement and assess learning as you teach
2May 24, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
How would you like to know what every single one of your pupils have learned and understood as the class is …
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UKIP and Local Council election results – what do they mean
Leave a commentMay 23, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
There is no doubt UKIP has had a great night at the local council elections. There is no surprise that …
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Pride in the name of Lee Rigby
Leave a commentMay 22, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
Lee Rigby was murdered a year ago in the street near Woolwich Barracks. Today there was a remembrance service in …
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What to look out for in the Local Council and EU Parliament elections
Leave a commentMay 21, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
I love a good election,me. Tomorrow’s local council elections and EU Parliament are no exception. It is partly because I …
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Miliband’s minimum wage policy could actually RAISE employment
Leave a commentMay 20, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
Ed Miliband’s announcement yesterday of the intention of a Labour government to set a statutory minimum wage target linked to average …
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AS Macro technique – get the basics in your brain
Leave a commentMay 19, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZxvYy5-ekI As the AS Macroeconomics exam approaches, I have trying to explain to my pupils the importance of getting the basics …
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Balcombe fracking protest acquittals – pluralism restored
Leave a commentMay 18, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
The recent release of figures disclosing that of the 114 charges against protesters (including Caroline Lucas, the Green Party MP …
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A legacy for Ann McGuire would be better mental health services for teenagers
Leave a commentMay 16, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
The funeral for Ann McGuire, the school teacher who was fatally stabbed last month, takes place today in Leeds. She …
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Whatever Cameron says, Scotland is sliding towards a “Yes” vote
Leave a commentMay 15, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
David Cameron visited Glasgow today to make an appeal to the Scottish people to vote “No”. He argued that doing …
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Pfizer – Astrazeneca takeover – the barefaced cheek of Soriot
Leave a commentMay 14, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
When AstraZeneca Chief Executive Pascal Soriot needs to raise money for investment in new drug development, something he would have to …
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The internet never forgets…but it may have to now
Leave a commentMay 14, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
Yesterday a ruling was made by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) that makes sense on paper – but it …
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Labour’s 48-hour GP pledge – strange politics and economics?
Leave a commentMay 13, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
Ed Miliband’s pledge that under a Labour government all patients will get an appointment with their GP within 48 hours is …
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Economics A-level Data response – don’t make the data your Adebayor
Leave a commentMay 12, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
I’m sure Economics A-level pupils don’t need to be reminded that a fortnight sees the start of the Economics A-level …
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Time for Political Financial Fair Play rules?
Leave a commentMay 11, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
So Manchester City have won the Premiership. Well done to them. But the Champions League isn’t likely to be a …
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Free school meals for 4-7 year olds – The best of intentions, but are the consequences worse than we thought?
Leave a commentMay 10, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
The leaked emails yesterday between the Department of education and the Office of Nick Clegg, the Deputy Prime Minister, reveals …
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Labour’s latest PPB – Infantile policy-light stupidity that should have Nigel Farage sniggering into his beer
3May 9, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
There’s many things I could say about the latest Labour Party Political broadcast. I could say that it is just …
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The civil service needs to help the coalition end sensibly
Leave a commentMay 8, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
One thing we know for sure is that politicians, the civil service, media and the rest of the population will …
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In the rental property market Labour’s ‘cap’ should fit
Leave a commentMay 7, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
In terms of consistency of policy aim – the announcement by Ed Miliband of Labour’s ideas to reduce the imbalance …
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Introduction to the Goldblog
Leave a commentMay 6, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
So here’s the deal for this blog. There’s a general election coming up on May 7th 2015, and it is …
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Politics and Economics comment. Co-Author of How to Lose a Referendum – the Definitive Story of Why Britain Voted for Brexit [http://bit.ly/2ryynRG]. PhD Student KCL – Parliamentary Scrutiny of 2015 EU Referendum Act. Economics and Politics teacher in London. 18 years teaching experience. Prior to that a management consultant. All opinions here are my own.
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