Public transport schemes- do they affect the (hyper) local economy? My colleague Gonzalo Nunez-Chaim at @whatworksgrowth.bsky.social on the evaluation of small public transport schemes he's running w/ @yadigomezh.bsky.social & @henryoverman.bsky.social whatworksgrowth.org/insights/wha...
In September the government published the last of eight sector plans in the industrial strategy, covering defence.
Our new blog gives suggestions for how places can think through support to local businesses in responding to these plans👇
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Where do skilled workers come from, how are these sources changing and what can policy do if it wants more of a particular kind of worker?
@aadyabahl.bsky.social explores the findings of @cep-lse.bsky.social's recent report 'Hive of talent: what would it take to raise'👇
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Competition is an important driver of productivity as it can push businesses to become more efficient, innovative and productive.
But local government should think carefully about how to intervene.
Check out the latest blog👇
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📈Skills are an important driver of local productivity and output.
Our new briefing has been written to help local policymakers understand how to think about the skills performance of their local area and develop appropriate policies.
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