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Economics/Politics: Spotlight on Current UK Taxation – Policy Options, Interrelationship & Impact With Professor Duncan Watson From University of East Anglia
12th March 2025 @ 09:10 - 09:55
In this Economics/Politics session, Duncan Watson, Professor of Applied Economics in the School of Economics at University of East Anglia, will run an interactive talk for students on Spotlight on Current UK Taxation – Policy Options, Interrelationship & Impact.
Tax might conjure up images of accountants crunching numbers, but it also sparks debates about fairness, public services, and who really pays. In this scenario-based taster session, you’ll explore how UK taxation goes far beyond spreadsheet sums—revealing the vibrancy of economic debates that shape society. Come discover how examining just one policy area can open the door to broader insights on how our economy works and who it ultimately serves.
Lecturer Profile: Professor Duncan Watson
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/Politics 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: