For any Seinfeld fans out there, this site uses clips from Seinfeld episodes to demonstrate economic concepts and issues. Clearly someone has a lot of time of their hands. Big thanks for Mr Johnston for finding it.

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US Macro data by the second

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Adam Seldis

A very interesting site showing ‘up to date’ data on the US economy, including national debt, GDP, budgetary position and unemployment. The precise numbers should be taken with a pinch of salt perhaps, but it’s fascinating viewing.

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All I want for Christmas is… an economics book

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Adam Seldis

Here is Geoff Riley’s (Head of Economics at Eton College, UK) list of the top twelve economics books of 2010/11. Why not ask Santa for one?

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European History Interactive Maps

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Adam Seldis

A fantastic website (with thanks to Mr Snowball for finding it) showing Europe over the ages with explanations of the coalitions and empires which have been created.

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Japan back up to second?

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Adam Seldis

Japan produced figures this morning (article) to suggest its economy had expanded enough to regain its long held place as the world’s second largest economy. I’m not sure what all the fuss is about; fifth place is where it’s at!