Economics in the News Below you’ll find links to some of the top news stories about economic issues from leading current affairs sources. Use this page to stay up-to-date with economics debates and stories from around the world.
November 2002
Weakness
in reserve President Bush faces difficulties as the US economy falters The Guardian, www.guardian.co.uk,
November 8, 2002 European
economies How the British economy compares to its European counterparts The Economist, www.economist.com, November
27, 2002 Are
Britain's firemen value for money? In the light of the fire service disputes, does Britain’s fire service offer
value for money in comparison with it’s European counterparts? The Economist, www.economist.com, November 28, 2002 Sweden to hold euro
referendum The people of Sweden will be deciding whether or not to adopt the Euro on 14th
September 2003 BBC, www.bbc.co.uk, November 29, 2002 Going
into debt
Full coverage of the pre-Budget report by the UK Chancellor, Gordon Brown BBC, www.bbc.co.uk, November 29, 2002 Health
workers offered 16% pay package Alan Milburn, health secretary, has offered employees in the UK health service
a new deal The Guardian, www.guardian.co.uk,
November 29, 2002 OECD list result spells
woe for wealth Warning signs for the Danish economy Copenhagen Post, http://cphpost.periskop.dk/, November 29,
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