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ESRC-funded research organisation bringing together world-leading experts from a range of disciplines and backgrounds. Headquarters at Alliance Manchester Business School.
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Improving the productivity of second tier cities.

The latest ep. of Productivity Puzzles looks at place-based policy: podfollow.com/productivity...

@bartvanark.bsky.social is joined by @andywestwood.bsky.social & @jefeja.bsky.social discussing new research: www.productivity.ac.uk/research/the...
January 20, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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andywestwood.bsky.social
Terrific(as always) working with @jefeja.bsky.social on this new paper for @productivity.bsky.social - based on his superb keynote at our research conference last year.
January 17, 2026 at 1:17 AM
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🚨 New #Productivity Puzzles episode! 🚨
How should place-based policy evolve amid deglobalisation, digitalisation & political change?
With Jeffrey Anderson (Georgetown University) & @andywestwood.bsky.social (@manchester.ac.uk / @productivity.bsky.social).
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#podcast
January 16, 2026 at 8:51 AM
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I see Jeffrey Anderson and @andywestwood.bsky.social have been busy. If this is anything like the conversation they had at the @productivity.bsky.social research conference back in September, it will be great.
The New Political Economy of Place-based Policymaking - The Productivity Institute
The economic and political context for place-based policymaking has changed dramatically in the last few years.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:38 PM
productivity.bsky.social
🚨 New #Productivity Puzzles episode! 🚨
How should place-based policy evolve amid deglobalisation, digitalisation & political change?
With Jeffrey Anderson (Georgetown University) & @andywestwood.bsky.social (@manchester.ac.uk / @productivity.bsky.social).
🎧 podfollow.com/productivity...

#podcast
January 16, 2026 at 8:51 AM
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xiaoweixu.bsky.social
The paper from Daams, Mayer and McCann @productivity.bsky.social shows that risk premiums on real estate investments outside London increased dramatically after the 2008 financial crisis, limiting access to credit in regional cities.
January 15, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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xiaoweixu.bsky.social
Excited about discussing regional inequalities at the Fiscal Studies symposium event next week!

We've got a star-studded lineup of @andyburnham.bsky.social, Paul Collier, Philip McCann, @lindseymacmillan.bsky.social, @amcanning.bsky.social and more.

Summary of new papers below 🧵👇
How can policy tackle regional inequalities? | Institute for Fiscal Studies
At this policy conference, researchers will present new evidence on the scale and causes of regional inequalities.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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teraallas.bsky.social
Fascinating detailed industry data on labour #productivity from The Productivity Institute. The ranking of the top and bottom industries has changed little in the last 15 years or so. Interactive data viz here: bit.ly/49BL04m #dataisbeautiful
January 14, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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AI boosts firm level productivity, but gains are small & short-lived unless adoption is targeted, according to research from Iulia Siedschlag & @duranvj.bsky.social from @esri.ie.

🔗 www.productivity.ac.uk/research/art...
Artificial Intelligence and Firm-Level Productivity: Early Evidence from a Small Open Economy - The Productivity Institute
An exploration of AI's impact on productivity examining AI use for specific purposes
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January 12, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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July - #NIESRHighlights2025⚡

Our publication with @productivity.bsky.social

"This #labour govt needs a clear set of priorities for long-term economic growth in order to reverse current trends and end the 15 years of poor #productivity it has experienced"

Read it here👇
Joining Up Pro-Productivity Policies in the UK - NIESR
Joining up pro-productivity policies is a huge challenge. These 14 essays contain recommendations to reverse the poor productivity the UK has experienced.
niesr.ac.uk
December 30, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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What drives US productivity leadership and what policies sustain it?

This TPI paper explores innovation, tech adoption, and the role of AI in future growth.

Authors: Martin Neil Baily, David Byrne, Aidan Kane, Paul Soto

🔗 Read the paper: www.productivity.ac.uk/research/pro...
Pro-Productivity Policies for the US Economy - The Productivity Institute
This paper explores the comparatively fast productivity growth of the US and what causes it, as well as the future impact of AI.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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Great to see firm-level evidence of impact of #AI adoption on #productivity from @productivity.bsky.social. Nuanced findings, but specific applications - e.g., ICT security, marketing, workflow automation - boosted productivity by 10-11%. #dataisbeautiful

Paper here: bit.ly/4px0Yme
January 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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2025 has been a terrific year for The Productivity Institute. Thank you to everyone who contributed to our research, our events and our Productivity Forums.

There will be more to come in 2026! Including #NationalProductivityWeek | 27 April - 1 May 🚀
December 23, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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🌍 New papers in TPI’s Pro-Productivity Policies country series:
🇮🇹 Italy: Breaking structural traps
🇳🇱 Netherlands: High productivity, slow growth
🇮🇳 India: From licence raj to digital inclusion
🔗 Find links to all of the papers on our website: www.productivity.ac.uk/news/pro-pro...
Pro-Productivity Policies: Country Experiences Series - The Productivity Institute
Introducing the new Pro-Productivity Policies: Country Experiences Series
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December 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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We are delighted to announce National Productivity Week is back 27 Apr – 1 May 2026, focusing on how productivity improvements can lead to better outcomes for people, firms and places.

Learn more: www.productivity.ac.uk/news/nationa...

#NPW2026
National Productivity Week 2026 - Better outcomes for people, firms and places - The Productivity Institute
National Productivity Week will return from 27 April – 1 May 2026 for a nationwide programme of events focused on improving productivity and delivering better outcomes for people, firms and places.
www.productivity.ac.uk
December 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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📻 Carolyn Currie, Chair of the Scotland Productivity Forum, on BBC Radio Scotland this morning:
Scotland leads in innovation but faces challenges in investment, childcare, and SME support. Productivity needs long-term solutions, not quick fixes.
🔗 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (Starts at 2.10.18)
Radio Scotland Breakfast - 10/12/2025 - BBC Sounds
News from across Scotland and the world, plus sport, weather and big name interviews.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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📊 Northern Ireland Productivity Dashboard 2025
Explore data on productivity trends across Northern Ireland compared to the rest of the UK. By Ruth Donaldson, @djordanecon.bsky.social, Seán McDonald and @profjohnturner.bsky.social.
🔗 www.productivity.ac.uk/research/nor...
Northern Ireland Productivity Dashboard 2025 - The Productivity Institute
The dashboard assesses NI’s performance across the key drivers of productivity, which provide the foundations for long-run productivity growth.
www.productivity.ac.uk
December 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
productivity.bsky.social
🌏 Philip McCann (TPI / @alliancembs.bsky.social) is a keynote speaker at Seoul’s Global Talent Strategy Forum on 10 December, sharing insights on attracting skilled talent to cities like Manchester & Seoul.
🔗 www.studykoreanews.com/news/article...
Join the Global Talent Strategy Forum: “Seoul, Your New Chapter”
Seoul invites scholars, global talents, companies, and institutions to come together for the Global Talent Strategy Forum, “Seoul, Your New Chapter.” This even
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December 8, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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djordanecon.bsky.social
While Northern Ireland has seen its ranking within the UK improve, moving up to 8th place, its productivity level has remained at £40 per hour worked.
You can read and download this year’s Dashboard from the @productivity.bsky.social website: www.productivity.ac.uk/research/nor...
Northern Ireland Productivity Dashboard 2025 - The Productivity Institute
The dashboard assesses NI’s performance across the key drivers of productivity, which provide the foundations for long-run productivity growth.
www.productivity.ac.uk
December 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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alliancembs.bsky.social
National Productivity Week is back for 2026!

From 27 April – 1 May, join researchers, policymakers, and business leaders for a nationwide programme focused on improving productivity and delivering better outcomes for people, firms, and places.

Find out more below. ⬇️
December 4, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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djordanecon.bsky.social
Has Northern Ireland’s productivity growth stalled?

Today we’ve launched the 2025 edition of our Northern Ireland Productivity Dashboard, written with Ruth Donaldson, Seán McDonald, and @profjohnturner.bsky.social
NI Productivity Dashboard page 1. NI Productivity Dashboard page 2.
December 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
productivity.bsky.social
We are delighted to announce National Productivity Week is back 27 Apr – 1 May 2026, focusing on how productivity improvements can lead to better outcomes for people, firms and places.

Learn more: www.productivity.ac.uk/news/nationa...

#NPW2026
National Productivity Week 2026 - Better outcomes for people, firms and places - The Productivity Institute
National Productivity Week will return from 27 April – 1 May 2026 for a nationwide programme of events focused on improving productivity and delivering better outcomes for people, firms and places.
www.productivity.ac.uk
December 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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andywestwood.bsky.social
More Budget chat - from @drdarcyluke.bsky.social, @samwarner.bsky.social, Dave Richards, Patrick Diamond and me for @productivity.bsky.social
Smorgasbords, Pick n Mix, Sticking Plasters etc

www.productivity.ac.uk/news/budget-...
Budget 2025: Hyperactive Incrementalism and the Missing Long View - The Productivity Institute
The 2025 UK Budget had a glaring absence of any long-term economic strategy for growth and investment.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Short piece on the Budget for @productivity.bsky.social

In summary, a water-treading, short-termist and incremental Budget.

A missed opportunity for more substantial measures that might drive productivity & growth.
November 27, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Following yesterday’s Budget, TPI’s @andywestwood.bsky.social @profdaverichards.bsky.social @drdarcyluke.bsky.social @samwarner.bsky.social and Patrick Diamond share insights on the government’s approach to growth and productivity.

Read more: bit.ly/3JVRkLi
Budget 2025: Hyperactive Incrementalism and the Missing Long View - The Productivity Institute
The 2025 UK Budget had a glaring absence of any long-term economic strategy for growth and investment.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:55 AM