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Economics: Current UK Economic Performance With Dr Efthymia Argyraki From University of Leicester
4th June 2025 @ 10:10 - 10:55
In this Economics session, Dr Efthymia Argyraki, a leading academic at University of Leicester, will run an interactive talk for students on Current UK Economic Performance.
Economic performance refers to how effectively a country’s economy functions and achieves its goals, evaluated through various economic indicators which provide insights into the overall health and stability of the economy. This session aims to explore the current state of the UK economy examining a number of key economic indicators. Economic growth measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP), along with inflation, interest rates, unemployment and balance of payments will be discussed. Analysing and understanding how these factors influence the economic landscape provides a comprehensive view of the UK’s economic performance.
This session also aims to compare the current UK economic performance against other economies focusing on these key economic indicators. It will also discuss current economic forecasts, including those from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), in the context of global challenges.
Lecturer Profile: Dr Efthymia Argyraki
Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. There is no charge to take part.
As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides and other resources will be shared after the event, where available.
Suitable for: Aged 16+ pre-university students studying, or with a possible interest in studying, Economics and related disciplines. Student groups as well as students and teachers joining individually are very welcome.
Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students may wish to consider the topic in advance and questions they have. Students can also think about questions about studying at university level.
The IT Setup: The event will be run on Zoom and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the speaker via typed comments and questions and/or via a microphone. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.
Booking a Place: This is free for schools and colleges. If you would like to take part in this event, please register your interest using the link to the registration form below: