GSAL Economics Society Editor's note: This collection of insightful essays represents considerable time and effort from passionate, engaging members of GSAL's student-led Economics Society. The student authors wrote these essays during their time in Year 12; they are all now in Year 13. The essays include: Some claim that modern communication platforms, such as Zoom, … Continue reading GSAL Economics Society: A Collection of Essays
Philippa (Year 12) Editor's note: Year 13 student Philippa wrote this insightful essay during their time in Year 12. The essay discusses whether the financial investment in space travel and exploration is justifiable given pressing global issues such as hunger, inadequate housing, and climate change. It questions the morality and priorities of allocating vast sums … Continue reading Is the amount of money spent on space travel and exploration justifiable?
Tanisi (Year 8) Editor's note: Current Year 9 student Tanisi wrote this short essay during their time in Year 8. It is fantastic to see some of our passionate younger students engaging with the GSAL Journal. Tanisi argues that conflict is a natural and inevitable aspect of human interaction, often driving societal change and growth … Continue reading Conflict
Reuben (Year 9) Editor's note: Now in Year 10, Reuben carefully researched and wrote this interesting essay on the role that physical geography plays in shaping the economy. Geography, including natural resources and access to water, plays a crucial role in shaping a country's economic growth and output by influencing its ability to export and … Continue reading Which aspects of physical geography have the strongest effects on the economic growth and/or output of a country?
Rehan (Year 12) Editor's note: Year 13 student Rehan wrote this insightful essay during his time in Year 12. Post-pandemic demand for rail travel in Great Britain has surged, increasing passenger journeys and emissions, highlighting the need for modern rail infrastructure. The HS2 project was initially designed to enhance rail capacity, reduce congestion, and stimulate … Continue reading HS2: the way forward?
Hannah (Year 12) Editor's note: Hannah wrote this essay during her time in Year 12 at GSAL. It was submitted for peer review at Routes: The Journal for Student Geographers. Hannah is now studying Geography at the University of Durham. CPD The ‘demographic timebomb’ is often used to refer to the crisis that many countries … Continue reading Has the Demographic Timebomb already been Detonated?
Hannah (Year 12) Editor's note: Hannah wrote this essay during her time in Year 12 at GSAL. It was entered into the annual Minds Underground Essay Competition. Hannah is now studying Geography at the University of Durham. CPD Dambisa Moyo argues in her book ‘Dead Aid’ (Moyo, 2010), that foreign aid has failed to promote … Continue reading ‘Millions in Africa are poorer today because of aid; misery and poverty have not ended but increased’ (DAMBISA MOYO). What do you think?
Emilia (Year 12) Editor's note: Year 12 student Emilia has aspirations to become a journalist. She has written this short but informative article for publication in the GSAL Journal to help hone her journalistic writing skills. CPD Technology is advancing every day, with the use of AI and spread of ‘fake news’ within the media … Continue reading Legislating lies: What are the laws criminalising misinformation?
Tatiana (Year 12) Editor's note: Year 12 student Tatiana submitted this essay into the prestigious Robert Walker Prize for Essays in Law by Trinity College, Cambridge. This essay demonstrates strong academic writing skills, particularly in its structured argumentation and engagement with legal precedent. The discussion effectively balances ethical concerns—such as privacy and autonomy—with practical enforcement … Continue reading What legal issues might arise from prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to anyone born after 2008?
Anika (Year 11) Editor's note: Anika, in Year 11 at the time, entered this interesting essay into The Backseat Economist essay competition. As the judges note, the essay was, "...shortlisted to the top 10 entries in our 2023 Essay Competition for A-Level & IB students. The quality of submissions has been very high this year … Continue reading How did Covid exacerbate inequality?
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