On Tuesday 26 November, the Economics and Business A Level students attended the POLECON conference in Euston, London. The conference featured several prestigious speakers who were both engaging and informative. Among them was Ed Balls, who shared his perspective on dynamism in the economy and emphasized the need for Britain to adopt this approach. This was countered by Kate Raworth, author of Doughnut Economics, who argued that greener and more sustainable growth is essential to protect our planet.
The students participated in a series of voting polls to express their views on various economic issues. One particularly interesting question was whether the UK should trade more with the USA or the EU. Another poll, inspired by Carl Emerson’s discussion of Rachel Reeves’ latest budget, asked students whether they believed the UK would experience positive economic growth in the future.
The conference also featured Grace Blakely, who highlighted the positive aspects of capitalism, and Mark Littlewood, who presented a contrasting view on popular conservatism.
Overall, the students were exposed to a variety of stimulating debates, providing them with insights they can apply to their future studies.
