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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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New research from The Productivity Institute and Fermanagh & Omagh District Council highlights the district’s productivity strengths, natural assets and cross border opportunities, alongside key barriers to long-term growth. Report now available on our website: www.productivity.ac.uk/research/fra...
www.productivity.ac.uk
February 10, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Productive and Inclusive Net Zero (PRINZ) Workshop - 13 Feb | 09:15-15:20

Discussing findings & policy implications of PRINZ research.

TPI's @bartvanark.bsky.social & @dimitrizz.bsky.social will feature at the workshop: cep.lse.ac.uk/_new/events/...

#productivity #workshop #inclusivity #research
Productive and Inclusive Net Zero (PRINZ) Workshop | Various speakers | Friday 13 February 2026 09:15 - 15:20 | CEP Event
An event from the CEP Public Events series organised by the CEP
cep.lse.ac.uk
February 9, 2026 at 9:17 AM
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Our Investment in Productive Places Campaign helps UK regions tackle deep rooted inequalities through long term, evidence led strategies. New reports from places across the UK are set to be released soon: www.productivity.ac.uk/regions-nati... #ProductivePlaces
Investment in Places - The Productivity Institute
The Investment in Productive Places Campaign supports locations across the UK to strengthen their economies, raise productivity and improve wellbeing.
www.productivity.ac.uk
February 9, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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Join @bartvanark.bsky.social, Managing Director of The Productivity Institute, at the Help to Grow Alumni Network Annual Conference on 12 Feb in London. His session will focus on turning productivity narratives into action. More info: helptogrowalumni.org/events/alumn...
February 6, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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Places need more than quick fixes. Our Investment in Productive Places Campaign uses the 7 capitals framework to help communities build sustainable, productive futures. Upcoming reports will show how different areas can unlock their potential: www.productivity.ac.uk/regions-nati... #PlaceBasedPolicy
Investment in Places - The Productivity Institute
The Investment in Productive Places Campaign supports locations across the UK to strengthen their economies, raise productivity and improve wellbeing.
www.productivity.ac.uk
February 5, 2026 at 9:38 AM
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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has announced plans to “reindustrialise” Greater Manchester, supported by new evidence from The Productivity Institute. A @greatermcr.bsky.social report sets out growth plans across five key sectors. Read more: www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/mayor-s...
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Devolving control of skills and technical education can unleash the economic potential of the North
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January 28, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has announced plans to “reindustrialise” Greater Manchester, supported by new evidence from The Productivity Institute. A @greatermcr.bsky.social report sets out growth plans across five key sectors. Read more: www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/news/mayor-s...
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Devolving control of skills and technical education can unleash the economic potential of the North
www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
January 28, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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What is place‑based policy and why does it matter today?
In the latest Productivity Puzzles, @bartvanark.bsky.social talks with @jefeja.bsky.social & @andywestwood.bsky.social about their new research.
Listen: podfollow.com/productivity...
Read the research: www.productivity.ac.uk/research/the...
January 26, 2026 at 9:21 AM
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All ready for our @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk / @productivity.bsky.social roundtable session on skills mismatches in East Anglia.
January 26, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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What is place‑based policy and why does it matter today?
In the latest Productivity Puzzles, @bartvanark.bsky.social talks with @jefeja.bsky.social & @andywestwood.bsky.social about their new research.
Listen: podfollow.com/productivity...
Read the research: www.productivity.ac.uk/research/the...
January 26, 2026 at 9:21 AM
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Are you a PhD student and Early Career Researcher at @manchester.ac.uk? Join the Digital Futures workshop on 3 February for a discussion on interdisciplinary and digital research, featuring Vasileios Karountzos, Research Associate at The Productivity Institute.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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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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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).
🎧 podfollow.com/productivity...

#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.
www.productivity.ac.uk
January 16, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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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).
🎧 podfollow.com/productivity...

#podcast
January 16, 2026 at 8:51 AM
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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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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.
ifs.org.uk
January 15, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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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
www.productivity.ac.uk
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.
www.productivity.ac.uk
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
www.productivity.ac.uk
December 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM