blog.gov.jeNeil Sontakke answered Question 2: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimated that global inflation increased to 8.8% in 2022, driven by rising food and energy prices. What does economic theory tell us about what actions and initiatives the Government of Jersey might introduce to deal with the consequences of high inflation and cost of living?
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Future Economists Essay Competition: Commended D
Future Economists Essay Competition: Commended C
Saesha Chohan answered Question 1: The UK Dasgupta Review of Economics and Biodiversity states that ‘Our unsustainable engagement with nature is endangering the prosperity of current and future generations’. What economic policies could Jersey introduce to protect and restore the natural environment?
Future Economists Essay Competition: Commended B
James Douglas answered: Question 2: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimated that global inflation increased to 8.8% in 2022, driven by rising food and energy prices. What does economic theory tell us about what actions and initiatives the Government of Jersey might introduce to deal with the consequences of high inflation and cost of living?
Future Economists Essay Competition: Commended A
Casey Espiritu answered Question 3: “Small businesses are a driver of innovation and economic growth. What does economic theory and evidence tell us about the role of small businesses in driving innovation and economic growth, and, the factors, relevant to Jersey, that would enable small businesses to grow and flourish?”
Perspectives on the Middle East
Posted on — Categories Economy, Engagement, External Relations, Finance
Deputy Elaine Millar, Jersey’s Minister for Treasury and Resources, looks at her recent visit to the Middle East
Future Economists Essay Competition: Runner-up B
Alya Hussey answered: The UK Dasgupta Review of Economics and Biodiversity states that ‘Our unsustainable engagement with nature is endangering the prosperity of current and future generations’. What economic policies could Jersey introduce to protect and restore the natural environment?
Future Economists Essay Competition: Runner-Up A
Mateusz Kolin answered: The UK Dasgupta Review of Economics and Biodiversity states that ‘Our unsustainable engagement with nature is endangering the prosperity of current and future generations’. What economic policies could Jersey introduce to protect and restore the natural environment?
Future Economists Essay Competition Winner 2024
Mabel Kelly won with her answer to Question 3: Small businesses are a driver of innovation and economic growth. What does economic theory and evidence tell us about the role of small businesses in driving innovation and economic growth, and, the factors, relevant to Jersey, that would enable small businesses to grow and flourish?
Regen Gathering 2024 – optimism and community
Posted on — Categories Agriculture, Community, Economy, Tourism, Visitor Economy
I recently had the privilege of attending the Regen Gathering organised by Hypha consulting in Jersey which left me feeling invigorated and hopeful for the future of our beautiful island community. The event focused on regenerative food systems, but this year also provided a bridge to the visitor economy, bringing together a raft of world-renowned … Read more Regen Gathering 2024 – optimism and community
Creative destruction – a force to be embraced and preserved?
Posted on — Categories Economy, Finance, Productivity
Productivity growth at the level of a firm is quite easy to understand. At its simplest it means a firm finding ways to produce more value with the same or less inputs; but exactly how the actions of individual firms build up to deliver productivity growth at the level of the economy is more difficult to imagine.