The Curious Economist

17/09/2026

🇪🇸 Spain is turning up government spending, with more than €17 billion planned for its electricity grid by 2030. ⚡ Higher government spending can increase aggregate demand, real GDP and employment — while better infrastructure could also help the economy grow in the future

Spain's fiscal policy includes more than €17 billion of government spending on electricity infrastructure, showing how public investment can affect aggregate demand and economic growth.

15/09/2026

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15/09/2026

☕ Why are coffee prices falling? More Brazilian coffee is reaching the market, increasing supply and putting downward pressure on prices. A great real-world example of how an increase in supply can shift the supply curve and lower equilibrium price 📉

Rising coffee supply from Brazil is pushing down coffee prices, providing a clear real-world example of how an increase in supply affects a market.

04/09/2026

🏠 What does the AI boom have to do with house prices? Highly paid AI workers are buying luxury homes in the San Francisco Bay Area, increasing demand and helping to push prices higher. A brilliant real-world example of how a change in income and wealth can shift the demand curve. 📈

Rising demand for luxury homes linked to the AI boom shows how higher income and wealth can shift a demand curve and increase market prices.

22/10/2025

🍻 Trinidad and Tobago doubles alcohol tax — prices jump, but demand barely dips. A real-life case of indirect tax, PED, and tax incidence at work. https://thecuriouseconomist.com/alcohol-prices-surge-as-trinidad-and-tobago-doubles-excise-duty/

Trinidad’s alcohol tax hike pushes up beer prices and sparks debate about elasticity, market competition, and who really bears the burden of indirect taxes.

20/10/2025

🇨🇳 China’s growth slows to 4.8% as property woes & U.S. tariffs bite. Now Beijing faces a classic macro dilemma: boost demand or stay cautious? A real-world look at aggregate demand, monetary policy & structural reform.

China’s GDP growth is slowing as property woes and trade tensions weigh on demand. A real-world case of aggregate demand, monetary policy, and economic restructuring in action.

20/10/2025

🔥 Lamborghini’s not going silent just yet.
The supercar maker says it’ll stick with petrol engines for another decade — betting that sound, style & status still drive demand.

Lamborghini plans to keep its iconic combustion engines for another decade as EV demand slows. A great real-world example of market structure, consumer demand, and government regulation at play.

12/05/2025

Trump hails a new trade deal with the UK as a "win," but economists warn that 10% tariffs could hurt growth, raise prices, and keep uncertainty high. A real-world case study in and

President Trump has called his new trade pact with the UK a “maxed out deal.” But behind the headlines, the fine print reveals something less exciting for

24/02/2025

Google denies market power abuse as Canada’s Competition Bureau sues over digital ad dominance. Is this a battle for fair competition or a threat to innovation? 🇨🇦 https://thecuriouseconomist.com/google-fights-back-against-canadian-lawsuit-over-market-power/

19/02/2025

In 2001, China joined the WTO, transforming global trade. But was it a win for all or a trigger for trade tensions?

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🌍 China’s Accession to the WTO: A Game-Changer for Global Trade? 🇨🇳📈Check out this real-world example of economic policy—perfect for those IGCSE, IB, A-L...