In my previous blog, I discussed how inflation is typically measured and why interest rate is raised to handle the inflationary pressure, as part of the monetary policy of a central bank. Today, I intend to discuss the common causes of inflation and then focus on one of the root
First of all, what is a rate of inflation? Briefly speaking, the Office for National Statistics (ONS), UK checks the prices of a whole range of items in a ‘basket’ of over 700 goods and services that consumers regularly buy. It ranges from a loaf of bread and a bus
In response to the sanctions of the Western nations on Russia, for example, removal of their banks from the SWIFT bank messaging system, and restrictions on the global assets of the Russian Central Bank and the Russian oligarchs (e.g., Roman Abramovitz, known widely for his ownership of Chelsea Football Club),
Head of Business Programmes at Newman University Taimur Sharif, discusses whether factors influencing a purchase decision are always economic. We often focus too heavily on economic factors (e.g., product price) while analysing major influencers of consumer decision-making on potential purchases in various industries. For example, in the tourism industry, it’s
Ryan Johnson is a recent graduate of Newman University, originally studying BA (Hons) Business Management with us, Ryan went on to complete his MBA, graduating in 2020. Ryan shares with us his journey since leaving Newman. “Where have the past three months gone? In fact, where have the past 18
Are you thinking about studying at Newman but unsure of which course would suit you? Factors to consider are: what subject area interests you, what style of degree will suit you and your long-term career aspirations. Today, we are looking at the types of careers a Business Management degree opens