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

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

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

Research

Transitions

Transitions

Coming decades will see major transitions as the UK adopts new technologies and responds to climate change. There are both opportunities and risks for productivity, jobs and the distribution of the gains emerging from digital transformation and green growth. These transitions will require transformative changes in business models, skills needs, infrastructure, regulatory policies and markets.

Theme lead

Professor Jonatan Pinkse

Co-Investigators

Professor Bart van Ark
Professor Frank Geels
Professor Bridgette Wessels

Theme Paper

Productivity opportunities and risks in a transformative, low-carbon and digital age

AI Catalyst: Cracking the code for MSME productivity

Research into whether tailored, research-led ‘Knowledge Exchange’ sessions could facilitate AI adoption in firms and improve productivity.

Research
Nov 29, 2024

Climate Change and Productivity: Exploring the Links

This paper provides a conceptual overview of the different measures of productivity that are relevant to climate change.

Research
Apr 23, 2024
Wind turbine and electric vehicle charging

Charging Towards Productivity: Moving Past the Bump in the Road?

This research identifies significant challenges that impede the deployment of charging infrastructure for individuals without access to home charging.

Research
Mar 6, 2024