Mr Mason-omics

Economics teacher at @solsch1560. Useful links and sites for students (& teachers) to read. Following AQA spec. All views my own (though non-shared)

[Mr Mason-omics @ArdenEconBus]

@solsch1560 @ArdenAcademy I shall. I'll see you in September to discuss the sustainability element of my new position.

[Mr Mason-omics @ArdenEconBus]

Today marked my last day of teaching at @ArdenAcademy. I'd like to thank everyone, teachers, support staff and students alike for all the help and experiences I've had over the last four and a bit years.
I now look forward to my new role at @solsch1560.

[Kamiar Mohaddes @KamiarMohaddes]

Very proud of our @KingsELab initiative to encourage UK Sixth Form students to pursue #entrepreneurial aspirations.

First Prize £1,000

Two runner-ups win £500 each

Deadline: 26th September 2023

https://t.co/tMVpjCaXyX @Cambridge_Uni @CambridgeJBS

[Mr Mason-omics @ArdenEconBus]

Another excellent set of results from the Bus & Econ A Level students:
82% A*-B for Business (50% A*-A!)
87% A*-B for Econ (47% A*-A)
Very proud of my department and the students.

[Will Haines @MrWillHaines]

Fantastic article by @BobHEcon highlighting the recruitment crisis in Economics teaching.

The fastest growing A-level subject since 1999, but only 40 new PGCE Economics teachers since 2017/18 (a figure for those starting, not finishing the course)

@educationgovuk @Ofstednews

[Mr Mason-omics @ArdenEconBus]

@EzyEducationLtd hi - I'm trying to pay an invoice. What's the email address I use to send to PO to you?

[Rory Bremner 💙🇺🇦 @rorybremner]

Did you know this? #railstrikes

[Mr Mason-omics @ArdenEconBus]

100% A*-B for Economics 🤯

[Mr Mason-omics @ArdenEconBus]

Why do a walking, talking mocks yourself when your pupils are just as able to produce one themselves at this stage in Year 13?
#revision #econ1 #EconTwitter

[Mr Mason-omics @ArdenEconBus]

Of course Boris didn't think he was at any point breaking the law - he doesn't think they apply to him. This is no way to lead a country. You must have morals and be above reproach. Sadly, this is something our leader, and his cabinet lacks entirely.

[Office for Budget Responsibility @OBR_UK]

March 2022: The forecast in pictures #SpringStatement

[Tutor2u Geoff (FRSA) @tutor2uGeoff]

As good an example of fiscal drag as you will find

[Mr Mason-omics @ArdenEconBus]

https://t.co/LZxOcTew2Q
Debt to GDP figures. Helps compare countries ratios and students think whether debt matters

[Faisal Islam @faisalislam]

New energy cap just about to be announce - and the Treasury response, and the Bank of England rate decision - all in next hour - follow live page here… https://t.co/QrIaNF8QaE

[Tutor2u Geoff (FRSA) @tutor2uGeoff]

Wow #theme4macro

[Mr Mason-omics @ArdenEconBus]

@sjwrenlewis That's one for exam boards. If I'm saying "current Tory government" and providing this hand out to students, I don't think they'll apply that to all parties. They're able to tell who is behind it. Helps if the opposition cry foul louder...

[Mr Mason-omics @ArdenEconBus]

Government failure

[simon wren-lewis @sjwrenlewis]

The Environment Agency helps keep rivers healthy, right? Under a Tory administration, its private water companies that ensure with the help of the government that a diminished Environment Agency keeps quiet. https://t.co/mhzIWitjJV

[Mr Mason-omics @ArdenEconBus]

@sjwrenlewis Equally, we teach why regulatory capture is bad. Given clear examples, we can then assign those policies to a govt, leaving no issues over bias if it can be clearly proven to be the case

[Mr Mason-omics @ArdenEconBus]

@sjwrenlewis Have the government intervened by cutting budgets - yes.
Has this worsened outcomes for society - yes
Is this down to lobbyists in government - likely
Is this bad - yes. It would be taught alongside negative externalities, impacts on the environment, and dead weight welfare loss

[Mr Mason-omics @ArdenEconBus]

@sjwrenlewis In my job, I would have no choice given we have to come across as politically impartial