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Productivity and a New Fiscal Framework for the UK

05/04/2021 National Institute of Economic and Social Research UK

The launch of a series of insight pieces by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) on the contours of a new fiscal framework for the United Kingdom has important implications for investment, productivity and sustained growth – not only for the UK but also for other countries. The economic recovery from the pandemic and the transition to a net-zero economy places a gigantic demand on sound fiscal policies around the world.

NIESR International perspective on financing

04/28/2021 National Institute of Economic and Social Research UK

Swapan Pradhan of the BIS and I begin by looking at bonds as an asset. The striking fact is that over the past 20 years there has been an explosion in global investor demand for bonds denominated in the main currencies – dollars, euros and sterling.

Covid recovery in the education sector – let’s not forget the teachers

04/27/2021 National Institute of Economic and Social Research UK

The impact of Covid-19 on the education sector is well documented. Schools experienced partial closures due to national lockdown for the first time in March 2020, with a second round of partial closures from January to March 2021. With schools now open to all pupils, the focus is on how to recover from this disruption. Unsurprisingly, the bulk of the narrative in the media and policy recommendations focuses on the impact of school closures on children, with talk of learning loss, and “catch-up” plans. Disappointingly, the impact on teachers and ways to support them moving forward has be

The Lockdown Weighted inflation CPILW for March 2021

04/21/2021 National Institute of Economic and Social Research UK

Summary
CPILW fell to 0.8% in March from 0.9% in February. The official CPIH measure of inflation rose significantly to 1% from 0.7% the previous month. The increase in inflation captured by CPIH may therefore be misleading, as it puts too large a weight on those sectors driving the increase.

Investing in establishing evidence is investing in achieving the best outcomes for our children

04/21/2021 National Institute of Economic and Social Research UK

The importance of evidence when making decisions about the implementation of services is now well understood. What Works organisations such as the Education Endowment Foundation and the Early Intervention Foundation place evidence at the heart of their work as a means of distinguishing between programmes that work and those that do not.

One year on from the first lockdown: What lies ahead?

03/26/2021 National Institute of Economic and Social Research UK

There have been few occasions for optimism in the year since the UK has had to confront the Covid-19 pandemic. This time last year we had just entered the first national lockdown, after a delay which NIESR estimates might have doubled the number of lives lost.

The Lockdown Weighted inflation CPILW for February 2021

03/24/2021 National Institute of Economic and Social Research UK

Summary
The CPILW inflation remained at 0.9% for February, unchanged from January. The CPIH measure of inflation fell slightly from 0.9% in January to 0.7% in February. Whilst the headline CPILW inflation was constant to the first decimal place, to two decimal places there was also a slight decrease from 0.91% to 0.86%.

International Women’s Day 2021 at NIESR: Dr Claudine Bowyer-Crane

03/08/2021 National Institute of Economic and Social Research UK

The theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021 is #ChooseToChallenge, asking us to “Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality.”.

International Women’s Day 2021 at NIESR: Helen Finely

03/08/2021 National Institute of Economic and Social Research UK

The theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021 is #ChooseToChallenge, asking us to “Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality.”.

International Women’s Day 2021 at NIESR: Dr Hande Kucuk

03/08/2021 National Institute of Economic and Social Research UK

The theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021 is #ChooseToChallenge, asking us to “Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality.”.
To celebrate IWD at the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), we are publishing a series of Q&A blogs written by women at NIESR to explore various topics to celebrate their achievements, including the challenges and barriers they have overcome. We hope these blogs raise awareness against bias and encourage us all to take action for equality.

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