BBC News article linking skyscrapers to economic crashes

Click HERE

13GP Homework: Read and annotate first half of Heywood chapter on socialism

13GP: Videos on socialism: We'll be watching these vides throughout the next few weeks but you can get a head start here.

Thatcher in the commons
Friedman criticises socialism
Chomsky on socialism
Reagan’s radio stories
Hayek on socialism

12GP: Homework Monday 9th January 2012, Due Wednesday 11th

Outline 3 qualities a PM would look for when choosing a cabinet minister. Justify each one (approx 75 words on each).

12GP (and anyone with an interest in politics): This 1-hour documentary on the formation of the coalition is essential viewing for the new topic

We watched it at the start of the year but i recommend it again:

12GP: Video showing how the current coalition government was formed (first lesson of our new topic: PM and cabinet)

Book of Week: The Spirit Level by Wilkinson & Pickett. Fascinating book arguing that everyone (not just the poor) would benefit from greater equality

In this short video the authors introduce their work:

12Ec (and anyone else with an interest in Econ): BBC Newsnight feature on the emerging BRIC economies, especially Brazil (video available until 12th)

Click HERE to watch this brilliant report on Brazil, followed by a discussion on whether the growth of the BRICs is sustainable (or just a temporary blip).

GP13: Excellent New York Times article on the lack of social mobility in USA. Has the 'American Dream' become a myth?

Click HERE

GP12: BBC News article on plans to reduce the House of Lords. These plans have been rejected by peers (and MPs). Turkeys don't vote for Christmas.

Click HERE