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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-24579616

http://www.economonitor.com/dolanecon/2013/06/17/how-much-is-enough-why-do-we-work-so-much-and-enjoy-so-little-leisure/

EconoMonitor : Ed Dolan's Econ Blog » How Much is Enough? Why do we Work so Much and Enjoy so... Economic commentary and teaching resources

An interesting article about unemployment in the UK.
Anyone man (or woman) enough to state the type of unemployment?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22860320

Fall in UK wages 'unprecedented' Wages have fallen more in real terms during the current economic downturn than ever before, according to a report.

http://dilbert.com/strips/comic/2013-06-03/

Dilbert comic strip for 06/03/2013 from the official Dilbert comic strips archive. The Official Dilbert Website featuring Scott Adams Dilbert strips, animation, mashups and more starring Dilbert, Dogbert, Wally, The Pointy Haired Boss, Alice, Asok, Dogbert's New Ruling Class and more.

Try to post as Ecobus then your articles will appear here rather than in the right hand column. You can always put your name below the article if you want to be credited.

When will the Fed finally unwind its quantitative easing policy? This Bloomberg clip covers lots of current Macro issues.
http://www.bloomberg.com/video/the-fed-s-exit-plan-is-bernake-ready-to-bail-9hpSeLzhQH~3ES6bPo8TGA.html

The Fed's Exit Plan: Is Bernanke Ready to Bail?: Video RBS's Michelle Girard, Bloomberg's Michael McKee and Canaccord Genuity's Tony Dwyer discuss Federal Reserve monetary policy with Adam Johnson on Bloomberg Television's "Street Smart." (Source: Bloomberg)

This raises interesting questions - would the UK be better off in or out of the EU trade bloc?
http://news.sky.com/story/1090503/cameron-to-publish-in-out-eu-referendum-bill

Cameron To Publish In-Out EU Referendum Bill Cameron To Publish In-Out EU Referendum Bill

Useful guidance for anyone thinking of studying Economics in the UK next year

http://www.slideshare.net/tutor2u/ucas-advice-for-economics

On the face of it, this should be good news, with the return of "animal spirits" to the US economy. But....is a dangerous asset bubble developing?

Dow Average Closes Over 15,000 For First Time The market's latest landmark comes as investors voice their optimism that the global economy continues to recover.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-08/kuroda-stimulus-backfires-as-mortgage-costs-rise-japan-credit.html

Kuroda Stimulus Backfires as Mortgage Costs Rise: Japan Credit Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda’s stimulus policies are backfiring in the housing market, where mortgage rates are rising even as the central bank floods the financial system with cash.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/30/us-usa-economy-confidence-idUSBRE93T0OP20130430

Consumer confidence rebounds in April NEW YORK (Reuters) - Consumer confidence rebounded in April as Americans felt better about the outlook for the economy and their income prospects, according to a private sector report released on Tuesday.The

Not triple-dip, but the UK still languishes in in an economic semi-coma.

UK Economy Just Avoids Triple-Dip Recession UK Economy Just Avoids Triple-Dip Recession