NIESR Christmas Party

The recent Spring Statement has once again raised questions about the effectiveness of the UK fiscal framework in delivering long-run economic sustainability. The Chancellor’s adherence to a set of self-imposed rules led to the announcement of measures that will have a material impact on some of the economy’s most vulnerable, whilst doing little for the long-term viability of the public finances or prospects for continued economic growth. To discuss the case for an alternative approach, NIESR is hosting a webinar…

Join us for our festive gathering, and help us to mark the year’s accomplishments in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. The evening will commence with our deputy directors Stephen Millard and Adrian Pabst briefly going through some highlights from this past year, which was marked by significant political shifts and ongoing global uncertainties. The party will then continue, offering a chance to catch up with former colleagues and acquaintances, as well as current NIESR colleagues, over a selection of drinks…

Global growth has been steady even as growth in Europe and China continues to disappoint because India and the US are still surprising to the upside. Yet fears of a…

In the aftermath of Labour’s first Budget, the US Presidential elections and the Bank of England’s decision on future interest rates, watch our latest researchers speak about their impact on the UK and global economies. Drawing on the analysis contained within our autumn economic forecasts, the presenters share their findings into recent policy decisions, explore some of the underlying trends within the labour market and discuss the prospects for UK economic growth. Globally, what does the continued unrest in the…

Ahead of the publication of our Autumn 2024 UK and Global Outlooks, and a week after the new UK Budget is announced, join us for our latest insights into the UK and global economies. Drawing on the analysis contained within our autumn economic forecasts, the presenters will share their findings into recent policy decisions, explore some of the underlying trends within the labour market and discuss the prospects for UK economic growth. Globally, what does the continued unrest in the…

Taking place one week prior to the release of our Autumn Economic Outlooks, and the day after the new Labour Government’s first Budget on 30 October, this roundtable for corporate…

The combination of rising prices, stagnant economic growth and a reduction in real wages, has driven a renewed interest in living standards.  This forum, which brings together representatives from across…

In this upcoming NIESR workshop, external and internal researchers will present and discuss their findings on Quantitative Easing (QE) and Quantitative Tightening (QT). The workshop will feature presentations covering a wide spectrum of topics related to QE and QT, from comprehensive reviews of central bank practices, such as the Bank of England’s use of QE, to methodological discussions on measuring and modelling the effects of these policies using VAR models. Discussions will also explore the fiscal consequences of central bank…