The Chinese government have comissioned a rather trendy and catchy music style video to tell the world about their 13th Five Year Plan to be unveiled next year. This article by Richard Lorenc on the Foundation for Economic Education website gives a great market-based opinion, with some views of Hayek used to illustrate, how central planning might not be the best way to run an economy. A good read and a bizarre video; both well worth a look.
The summer provides AS students the perfect opportunity to set themselves apart from other students and to get ahead, making their life that little bit easier for the A2 year. This might be in terms of being prepared for the A2 course but also for the all important university applications process, and the subsequent interviews... One excellent way students will set themselves apart is through reading. Universities say they want to see applicants reading relevant books that show they have an interest in the subject they wish to study. Imagine applying to do an economics degree having not read any books! It is not just about reading anything, it is about what you have read. So, to help you we have tried to provide you with some reading at various levels that should enable you to choose the appropriate books for you this summer. Don't forget, being up to date in terms of news and opinion is also critical so make sure you check out the further reading recommended in...
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