Assignment Remit
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Programme Title
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Department of Economics
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Module Title
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LI Contemporary Issues in the UK Economy
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Module Code
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07 23274
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Assignment Title
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Assignment (Main)
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Level
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LI
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Weighting
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50%
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Deadline Date & Time
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06/05/2025
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12pm
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Feedback Post Date
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16th working day after the deadline date
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Assignment Format
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Other
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Assignment Length
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See below
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Submission Format
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Online
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Individual
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Module Learning Outcomes:
This assignment is designed to assess the following module learning outcomes:
Critically evaluate aspects of UK economic performance and policy
Apply understanding of economic concepts to real-world situations
Demonstrate an understanding of how economic theory is used to formulate policy
Your submission will be marked using the Grading Criteria given below.
As an academic in the Department of Economics, you are tasked with preparing a presentation on one of the following topics:
Either
Critically analyse the fiscal policy of the Labour government, which took office in June 2024, considering the Autumn Budget 2024. You are expected to consider the following.
How does the Labour government’s fiscal policy differ from the budgets of previous administrations?
Economic Issues: Evaluate whether the new policies effectively address key issues in the UK economy, such as public debt, low labour productivity, and low growth rates.
Alternative Policies: Conclude your presentation by suggesting alternative fiscal policies that could potentially address these economic challenges more effectively.
Or
Critically examine the economic impact of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) signed between the UK and the EU in 2020, which finalized Brexit. Consider the following.
Economic Impact: Analyse the various economic effects of the TCA on the UK economy since its implementation.
Alternative Policies: Conclude your presentation by proposing policies that could mitigate the negative impacts of Brexit and enhance economic resilience.
Referencing: Use the Harvard system of referencing throughout your presentation.
Time Limit: The presentation should be 10 minutes long, with a 10% margin. Use the last slide/s for presenting the bibliography.