Institutions & Governance

UK productivity suffers from overcentralised decision making, topdownism, short-termism, silos, and the absence of effective joined-up government. The geographical concentration of power may stifle local initiative and innovation. A common research theme is the need to better recognise the interactions between those taking the decisions and those affected by them.

Rebuilding local democracy: the accountability challenge in English devolution

Identifying four different types of accountability in English devolution to help foster economic growth and productivity at a place-based level.

Research

Mar 14, 2024

Are Pro-Productivity Policies Fit for Purpose? Productivity Drivers and Policies in G-20 Economies

Investigating the productivity performance of the G-20 to extract lessons for the long term that can help shape a more adequate and consistent policy framework for tackling the global productivity slowdown.

Research

Sep 28, 2023

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Mechanisms of metagovernance as structural challenges to Levelling Up in England

Examining the challenges of Levelling Up in the context of England’s current complex governance structures and institutional relationships.

Research

Jun 22, 2023

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Institutions & Governance