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Election Special: The UK economy since 2008

Published on 3 June 2024

Since 2008, the UK economy has faced a series of shocks and long-term problems - we ask what challenges the next government faces.

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Since 2008, the UK economy has faced a series of shocks and challenges, leaving the next government with a difficult task. From low growth to falling living standards, we ask what structural problems the next government faces.

We also tackle announcements on limiting tax rises, apprenticeships and the NHS waiting list.

Zooming In: discussion questions

Every week, we share a set of questions designed for A Level economics students to discuss, written by teacher Will Haines.

1. What impact have external shocks had on the poor performance of the UK economy since 2008? 

2. Explain how inherited wealth can have an impact on an individual's income earned over a lifetime.

3. Assess the potential impact of cutting NHS waiting lists on the UK economy.