Why Britain's Economy is F***ed

The UK has faced significant economic challenges since the pandemic, with the lowest growth in the G7 and high inflation. Longstanding issues like slow productivity and wage growth have been worsened by recent events such as the pandemic, Brexit, and a controversial mini-budget. The UK economy has struggled more than its peers, with increased economic inactivity and reduced exports and investment. These factors have led to a forecasted recession and a slow return to pre-pandemic growth levels.

What is the UK's inflation rate as of October, and how does it compare to Germany's?

• 11.1%, equal to Germany's 11.1%

• 11.1%, higher than Germany's 10.4%

• 10.4%, lower than Germany's 11.1%

• 10.4%, higher than Germany's 11.1%

What is the UK's productivity growth rate post-2008 financial crisis?

• 2.7%

• 1.7%

• 3.0%

• 0.5%

Which countries had lower productivity growth than the UK in the G20 from 2010 to 2019?

• Spain and Portugal

• France and Germany

• Canada and Japan

• Italy and Greece

What is a significant reason for the increase in economically inactive people in the UK post-pandemic?

• Higher education enrollment

• Increased retirement rates

• High unemployment rates

• Long-term sickness, often long COVID

What financial event is linked to a spike in government borrowing costs in the UK?

• The pandemic

• The 2008 financial crisis

• Liz Truss's mini-budget

• Brexit

Since the Brexit deal, how have the UK's goods exports performed compared to the rest of the G7?

• They have significantly increased

• They have remained stable

• They have slightly decreased

• They have lagged significantly

What is the estimated reduction in GDP growth attributed to Brexit since 2016?

• 5.2%

• 4.1%

• 2.5%

• 3.8%