The Productivity Institute

ESCoE Research Associate Melanie Jones features in this podcast episode on Welsh productivity. ⬇️

Why Does UK Infrastructure Cost So Much? - The Productivity Institute In this Insights Paper we investigate the high, and growing, costs of UK infrastructure development relative to other economic activities.

New TPI research by @alliancembs.bsky.social's Graham Winch asks why UK infrastructure costs keep rising. The paper finds the UK isn’t uniquely worse than comparator countries, examining 4 possible explanations for rising costs. Read the full paper: www.productivity.ac.uk/research/why...

Unlocking Wales’ Productivity Potential - Business News Wales Unlocking Wales’ Productivity Potential is a new podcast exploring what productivity means, why it matters, and how Welsh businesses and public services can improve performance.

🎙️ Listen to the first ever episode of the Wales Productivity Forum’s Unlocking Wales’ Productivity Potential podcast, produced by Business News Wales!
Host Robert Lloyd Griffiths is joined by Melanie Jones, Philip McCann & Rhys Thomas to talk Welsh productivity: businessnewswales.com/unlocking-wa...

New @productivity.bsky.social paper by @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social, Ioannis Bournakis & Jen-Chung Mei.

For more on intangible assets, read this recent ESCoE blog by @joshmartinecon.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/9rnyshmw

Heterogeneous Capital and the Productivity of UK Manufacturing Firms - The Productivity Institute This paper explores how investment in different types of capital affects estimates of firm level total factor productivity (TFP) growth in the UK.

New research shows that when tangible & intangible capital investments are treated separately, slowdown in Total Factor Productivity in UK manufacturing is smaller than standard estimates suggest: www.productivity.ac.uk/research/het...
📝 @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social, Ioannis Bournakis & Jen-Chung Mei

Investment in Places - The Productivity Institute The Investment in Productive Places Campaign supports locations across the UK to strengthen their economies, raise productivity and improve wellbeing.

This report is part of The Productivity Institute's Investment in Productive Places Campaign, which supports locations across the UK to strengthen their economies, raise productivity and improve wellbeing: www.productivity.ac.uk/regions-nati...

New TPI research for South Tyneside shows low productivity, health and skills challenges, but strong assets in clean energy and advanced manufacturing.

Investment in skills, infrastructure and long‑term funding could unlock inclusive growth: www.productivity.ac.uk/research/fra...

The links between sectoral and regional investment and sectoral, regional, and aggregate productivity in the United Kingdom - The Productivity Institute This paper documents significant regional and sectoral productivity disparities in the UK with important implications for aggregate productivity and living standards

This latest @productivity.bsky.social working paper from NIESR @econstevem.bsky.social, @fergusjimeneze.bsky.social, @antonioharob.bsky.social & Monica George Michail explores the significant regional and sectoral productivity disparities in the United Kingdom
www.productivity.ac.uk/research/the...

Putting the new @productivity.bsky.social data tool straight to work to see what the six capitals look like across East Anglia.

Framing a place-based investment strategy for Fermanagh & Omagh - The Productivity Institute Findings from the Investment in Productive Places project in Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area.

Framing a place-based investment strategy for Fermanagh & Omagh: www.productivity.ac.uk/research/fra...

Framing a place-based investment strategy for Rochdale - The Productivity Institute This report presents an overview of results from the Investment in Productive Places study for Rochdale.

Framing a place-based investment strategy for Rochdale: www.productivity.ac.uk/research/fra...

Investment in Places - The Productivity Institute The Investment in Productive Places Campaign supports locations across the UK to strengthen their economies, raise productivity and improve wellbeing.

Early lessons from the Investment in Productive Places Campaign: local context matters, shared narratives build confidence, and skills + infrastructure shape long term outcomes.

We are in the process of publishing reports from places across the UK: www.productivity.ac.uk/regions-nati... #UKregions

Productivity implications of the move to net zero - The Productivity Institute Is the move to net zero in the United Kingdom likely to be productivity-reducing or productivity-enhancing?

New research from Sandra Batten & @econstevem.bsky.social using a DGE model shows that while a carbon tax lowers GDP, productivity rises as hours fall more than output. As green replaces fossil fuels, productivity grows, but big gains need wider tech advances.
www.productivity.ac.uk/research/pro...

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The Bennett School is hiring an Associate Professor in Public Policy and an Assistant Professor in Public Policy.

Join us and make an impact in public policy.

More details: www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/about-us/car...

Productivity implications of the move to net zero - The Productivity Institute Is the move to net zero in the United Kingdom likely to be productivity-reducing or productivity-enhancing?

New research from Sandra Batten & @econstevem.bsky.social using a DGE model shows that while a carbon tax lowers GDP, productivity rises as hours fall more than output. As green replaces fossil fuels, productivity grows, but big gains need wider tech advances.
www.productivity.ac.uk/research/pro...

New research from The Productivity Institute and Fermanagh & Omagh District Council highlights the district’s productivity strengths, natural assets and cross border opportunities, alongside key barriers to long-term growth. Report now available on our website: www.productivity.ac.uk/research/fra...

You can also read about ESCoE's economic measurement research on net zero, climate change and the environment: tinyurl.com/mv5h9d6w

New research from The Productivity Institute and Fermanagh & Omagh District Council highlights the district’s productivity strengths, natural assets and cross border opportunities, alongside key barriers to long-term growth. Report now available on our website: www.productivity.ac.uk/research/fra...

Productive and Inclusive Net Zero (PRINZ) Workshop - 13 Feb | 09:15-15:20

Discussing findings & policy implications of PRINZ research.

TPI's @bartvanark.bsky.social & @dimitrizz.bsky.social will feature at the workshop: cep.lse.ac.uk/_new/events/...

#productivity #workshop #inclusivity #research

Investment in Places - The Productivity Institute The Investment in Productive Places Campaign supports locations across the UK to strengthen their economies, raise productivity and improve wellbeing.

Our Investment in Productive Places Campaign helps UK regions tackle deep rooted inequalities through long term, evidence led strategies. New reports from places across the UK are set to be released soon: www.productivity.ac.uk/regions-nati... #ProductivePlaces

Join @bartvanark.bsky.social, Managing Director of The Productivity Institute, at the Help to Grow Alumni Network Annual Conference on 12 Feb in London. His session will focus on turning productivity narratives into action. More info: helptogrowalumni.org/events/alumn...

Investment in Places - The Productivity Institute The Investment in Productive Places Campaign supports locations across the UK to strengthen their economies, raise productivity and improve wellbeing.

Places need more than quick fixes. Our Investment in Productive Places Campaign uses the 7 capitals framework to help communities build sustainable, productive futures. Upcoming reports will show how different areas can unlock their potential: www.productivity.ac.uk/regions-nati... #PlaceBasedPolicy

Home Devolving control of skills and technical education can unleash the economic potential of the North

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has announced plans to “reindustrialise” Greater Manchester, supported by new evidence from The Productivity Institute. A @greatermcr.bsky.social report sets out growth plans across five key sectors. Read more: www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/mayor-s...

Home Devolving control of skills and technical education can unleash the economic potential of the North

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has announced plans to “reindustrialise” Greater Manchester, supported by new evidence from The Productivity Institute. A @greatermcr.bsky.social report sets out growth plans across five key sectors. Read more: www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/mayor-s...

What is place‑based policy and why does it matter today?
In the latest Productivity Puzzles, @bartvanark.bsky.social talks with @jefeja.bsky.social & @andywestwood.bsky.social about their new research.
Listen: podfollow.com/productivity...
Read the research: www.productivity.ac.uk/research/the...

All ready for our @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk / @productivity.bsky.social roundtable session on skills mismatches in East Anglia.

What is place‑based policy and why does it matter today?
In the latest Productivity Puzzles, @bartvanark.bsky.social talks with @jefeja.bsky.social & @andywestwood.bsky.social about their new research.
Listen: podfollow.com/productivity...
Read the research: www.productivity.ac.uk/research/the...

Are you a PhD student and Early Career Researcher at @manchester.ac.uk? Join the Digital Futures workshop on 3 February for a discussion on interdisciplinary and digital research, featuring Vasileios Karountzos, Research Associate at The Productivity Institute.
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Improving the productivity of second tier cities.

The latest ep. of Productivity Puzzles looks at place-based policy: podfollow.com/productivity...

@bartvanark.bsky.social is joined by @andywestwood.bsky.social & @jefeja.bsky.social discussing new research: www.productivity.ac.uk/research/the...

Terrific(as always) working with @jefeja.bsky.social on this new paper for @productivity.bsky.social - based on his superb keynote at our research conference last year.