For this inaugural lecture, Bart van Ark explores the sources of long productivity slowdowns, including that of the past decade, with a special look at the importance of education and skills in the workplace. He discusses how productivity has typically revived after previous episodes of slow growth, and addresses the…

As a medium-sized open economy, the UK depends more on trade and international investment than a number of other OECD advanced economies.  This Productivity Commission evidence session examines the role of international investment in raising productivity. Specifically, it explores the relationship between international investment and productivity growth, in particular recent…

For our second Productivity Commission workshop exploring the theme of 'investment', Catherine Mann will be presenting a draft of her paper that explores some policy questions relating to UK investment. Catherine's presentation will be  followed by questions and a discussion on how her draft paper may be amended before publication.…

Automation technologies are transforming work, society and the economy in the UK in ways comparable to the Industrial Revolution, with their adoption likely to significantly impact the future labour market.  Whilst there may be a productivity enhancement as new roles emerge, work patterns altered and new skills developed, it is…