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By Ruth Lupton and Ceri Hughes Filed Under: All posts, Inclusive Growth Posted:
The concept of ‘inclusive growth’ – developing an economy that works for all – is one that is increasingly gaining ground. To make it a reality, however, we need a much more collective approach and one that industry and employers commit to, say Ruth Lupton and Ceri Hughes. Ambitions and appetite Although she didn’t say […]
By Graham Whitham Filed Under: All posts, Inclusive Growth Posted:
The current simplistic approach to measuring economic growth has led to policy being narrowly focused on headline measures of economic activity rather than achieving positive economic and social outcomes for the population, says Graham Whitham. Tomorrow, when the latest UK economic accounts are released for scrutiny, local planners and stakeholders will be keen to see […]
By Neil Lee Filed Under: All posts, Inclusive Growth Posted:
With talk of Brexit signalling a divided nation of haves and have nots, does the inclusive growth agenda offer a route to tackling inequality? Neil Lee outlines its potential strengths and limits. There are widespread concerns that, for many workers, economic growth has not been increasing living standards. These concerns are most obvious at the […]
By Ruth Lupton Filed Under: Devo, Inclusive Growth Posted:
The Brexit vote underscores the need to address the economic marginalisation of the many people and communities across the UK who have been left behind by economic change. Ruth Lupton says it is time for inclusive growth to be on everyone’s agenda. Since we joined the Common Market in 1975 (but not because of it), […]
By Richard Crisp Filed Under: Inclusive Growth, Urban Posted:
Will urban growth policy benefit all or will it leave some parts of the community no better off? Richard Crisp explains how a new measurement tool – the inclusive growth monitor – can shed light on this issue. Like any occasional visitor to Manchester I am always struck by the sense of a city on […]
By Ruth Lupton Filed Under: Inclusive Growth Posted:
A new research team aims to make poverty reduction central to economic growth and devolution in Greater Manchester, and to provide analysis and insight on inclusive growth in GM and other UK cities. Ruth Lupton explains more about it and why it’s needed. The 15th April sees the launch of IGAU – a new independent […]