Measurement & methods

Productivity is fraught with measurement issues, notably to do with output in service sectors, regional price and productivity differentials, intangible inputs and environmental capital, and knowledge. New techniques and novel data sources, including administrative data and ‘big-data’ at granular levels, can help to gain deep understanding of regional, national and firm-level productivity drivers.

The UK’s capital gap: a short-fall in the trillions of pounds that will take decades to bridge

A low level of capital to support workers is a key cause of the UK’s low labour productivity.

Research

Jun 2, 2025

Productivity of tax collection in the UK, 1850 to 2019

This research estimates the productivity of tax collection and administration in the UK from 1850 to 2019.

Research

Apr 22, 2024

Measuring the value of free digital goods

Estimating the value of free digital goods within the national income accounting framework.

Research

Apr 8, 2024

A diverse community of leading experts, policymakers and practitioners

The Institute’s key research themes are led by ten academic partners spread across the UK.

Working closely with policymakers

We’re a UK-wide research organisation exploring what productivity means for business

Businesses are crucial to solving the UK’s productivity problems.

Measurement & methods