The events of the last few months have reminded us all of the impact of economic growth – or the lack of it – on our everyday lives. Beyond the tragedy of COVID-19 in terms of the physical and mental health for individuals, families and communities directly impacted, we are all involved in the resulting… Read more
We have got used to recognising the role of innovation in generating growth and prosperity in all economies. At first, society heaped praise on individuals who led technological change (for example, Trevithick, Armstrong or Brunel). In the last 100 years, greater emphasis was given to larger firms and government policy to lead the “white heat… Read more
For a long time, the UK has produced many firms that perform poorly yet manage to survive. Various descriptions of these firms have been used. In recent debates about productivity for example they have been referred to as ‘the long tail’ of underperforming businesses. Shortening the long tail has been identified as a policy priority… Read more
Growth and Diversity – an Opportunity?
The events of the last few months have reminded us all of the impact of economic growth – or the lack of it – on our everyday lives. Beyond the tragedy of COVID-19 in terms of the physical and mental health for individuals, families and communities directly impacted, we are all involved in the resulting… Read more
Diversity and Innovation – the new evidence
We have got used to recognising the role of innovation in generating growth and prosperity in all economies. At first, society heaped praise on individuals who led technological change (for example, Trevithick, Armstrong or Brunel). In the last 100 years, greater emphasis was given to larger firms and government policy to lead the “white heat… Read more
Could Covid-19 give SMEs strategic space to improve productivity?
For a long time, the UK has produced many firms that perform poorly yet manage to survive. Various descriptions of these firms have been used. In recent debates about productivity for example they have been referred to as ‘the long tail’ of underperforming businesses. Shortening the long tail has been identified as a policy priority… Read more