Our interdisciplinary research aims to pinpoint the causes of the stagnation in UK productivity.
Our research focuses on uncovering the root causes of the UK’s productivity challenges and identifying practical solutions to address them. Our work spans key areas such as regional productivity disparities, the role of innovation and technology, workforce skills and institutional effectiveness.
By combining rigorous academic research with real-world insights, we aim to inform better policy and business decisions that can drive sustainable and inclusive productivity growth across the UK.
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When The Productivity Institute was established in 2020, the following themes were identified as key research areas to help understand the UK’s productivity puzzle.