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Over the past few years, artificial intelligence has exploded in popularity, power and potential. How this continuing trend affects the UK economy will depend on how both policy-makers and domestic firms respond to the development of new digital technologies. 👇
The rise of artificial intelligence: What next for the UK economy? - Economics Observatory
Over the past few years, artificial intelligence has exploded in popularity, power and potential. How this continuing trend affects the UK economy will depend on how both policy-makers and domestic…
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November 21, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Over the past few years, artificial intelligence has exploded in popularity, power and potential. How this continuing trend affects the UK economy will depend on how both policy-makers and domestic firms respond to the development of new digital technologies. 👇
NEW on the Economics Observatory – The rise of artificial intelligence: What next for the UK economy?
By Perspective Economics
By Perspective Economics
The rise of artificial intelligence: What next for the UK economy? - Economics Observatory
Over the past few years, artificial intelligence has exploded in popularity, power and potential. How this continuing trend affects the UK economy will depend on how both policy-makers and domestic…
buff.ly
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
NEW on the Economics Observatory – The rise of artificial intelligence: What next for the UK economy?
By Perspective Economics
By Perspective Economics
Various adjustments to Britain’s tax and benefit system have created sharp spikes in marginal tax rates. Some families take home less than 40p of each extra pound they earn, blunting incentives to work or take promotions. 👇
Why do some people in the UK face marginal tax rates of over 60%? - Economics Observatory
Various adjustments to Britain’s tax and benefit system have created sharp spikes in marginal tax rates. Some families take home less than 40p of each extra pound they earn, blunting incentives to…
buff.ly
November 20, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Various adjustments to Britain’s tax and benefit system have created sharp spikes in marginal tax rates. Some families take home less than 40p of each extra pound they earn, blunting incentives to work or take promotions. 👇
Today's #ChartOfTheDay shows the significant role the UK has played in AI model development over the years.
These strong development credentials contribute to the UK’s appeal as a destination for AI research, development and innovation.
These strong development credentials contribute to the UK’s appeal as a destination for AI research, development and innovation.
November 20, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Today's #ChartOfTheDay shows the significant role the UK has played in AI model development over the years.
These strong development credentials contribute to the UK’s appeal as a destination for AI research, development and innovation.
These strong development credentials contribute to the UK’s appeal as a destination for AI research, development and innovation.
JUST PUBLISHED – The rise of artificial intelligence: What next for the UK economy?
By Perspective Economics
By Perspective Economics
The rise of artificial intelligence: What next for the UK economy? - Economics Observatory
Over the past few years, artificial intelligence has exploded in popularity, power and potential. How this continuing trend affects the UK economy will depend on how both policy-makers and domestic…
buff.ly
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
JUST PUBLISHED – The rise of artificial intelligence: What next for the UK economy?
By Perspective Economics
By Perspective Economics
TODAY at the Festival of Economics:
💡 How can Britain rebuild opportunity for working-class men?
🇬🇧 What is the future for UK migration?
🎭 Do we still need artists in a generative AI world?
Keep an eye out 👀 for recordings, and grab your tickets for the remaining sessions 👇
💡 How can Britain rebuild opportunity for working-class men?
🇬🇧 What is the future for UK migration?
🎭 Do we still need artists in a generative AI world?
Keep an eye out 👀 for recordings, and grab your tickets for the remaining sessions 👇
Festival of Economics 2025 - Economics Observatory
Economists and experts from around the world debate the key economic questions of our time.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
TODAY at the Festival of Economics:
💡 How can Britain rebuild opportunity for working-class men?
🇬🇧 What is the future for UK migration?
🎭 Do we still need artists in a generative AI world?
Keep an eye out 👀 for recordings, and grab your tickets for the remaining sessions 👇
💡 How can Britain rebuild opportunity for working-class men?
🇬🇧 What is the future for UK migration?
🎭 Do we still need artists in a generative AI world?
Keep an eye out 👀 for recordings, and grab your tickets for the remaining sessions 👇
With the November Budget just a week away, the big question is: what happens to taxes?
Today’s #ChartOfTheDay shows a stark flaw in the system— a clear spike in taxpayers reporting incomes just below £100k as people deliberately avoid crossing into the high-tax zone where marginal tax rates jump
Today’s #ChartOfTheDay shows a stark flaw in the system— a clear spike in taxpayers reporting incomes just below £100k as people deliberately avoid crossing into the high-tax zone where marginal tax rates jump
November 19, 2025 at 12:14 PM
With the November Budget just a week away, the big question is: what happens to taxes?
Today’s #ChartOfTheDay shows a stark flaw in the system— a clear spike in taxpayers reporting incomes just below £100k as people deliberately avoid crossing into the high-tax zone where marginal tax rates jump
Today’s #ChartOfTheDay shows a stark flaw in the system— a clear spike in taxpayers reporting incomes just below £100k as people deliberately avoid crossing into the high-tax zone where marginal tax rates jump
NEW on the Economics Observatory - Why do some people in the UK face marginal tax rates of over 60%?
By Jack Pepin-Hall of @centaxuk.bsky.social 👇
By Jack Pepin-Hall of @centaxuk.bsky.social 👇
Why do some people in the UK face marginal tax rates of over 60%? - Economics Observatory
Various adjustments to Britain’s tax and benefit system have created sharp spikes in marginal tax rates. Some families take home less than 40p of each extra pound they earn, blunting incentives to…
buff.ly
November 19, 2025 at 10:53 AM
NEW on the Economics Observatory - Why do some people in the UK face marginal tax rates of over 60%?
By Jack Pepin-Hall of @centaxuk.bsky.social 👇
By Jack Pepin-Hall of @centaxuk.bsky.social 👇
TODAY at the Festival of Economics:
🔎 How can we end the doom & gloom?
➗ Divided we stand: What explains growing ideological polarisation?
🛡️ Aid or defence: has something got to give?
Keep an eye out 👀 for recordings of today’s sessions.
🎟️ Get your tickets for the remaining events now 👇
🔎 How can we end the doom & gloom?
➗ Divided we stand: What explains growing ideological polarisation?
🛡️ Aid or defence: has something got to give?
Keep an eye out 👀 for recordings of today’s sessions.
🎟️ Get your tickets for the remaining events now 👇
Festival of Economics 2025 - Economics Observatory
Economists and experts from around the world debate the key economic questions of our time.
buff.ly
November 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
TODAY at the Festival of Economics:
🔎 How can we end the doom & gloom?
➗ Divided we stand: What explains growing ideological polarisation?
🛡️ Aid or defence: has something got to give?
Keep an eye out 👀 for recordings of today’s sessions.
🎟️ Get your tickets for the remaining events now 👇
🔎 How can we end the doom & gloom?
➗ Divided we stand: What explains growing ideological polarisation?
🛡️ Aid or defence: has something got to give?
Keep an eye out 👀 for recordings of today’s sessions.
🎟️ Get your tickets for the remaining events now 👇
The Festival of Economics 2025 is officially underway!
There's still time to join the conversation.
Grab a ticket for this week's remaining events👇
There's still time to join the conversation.
Grab a ticket for this week's remaining events👇
Festival of Economics 2025 - Economics Observatory
Economists and experts from around the world debate the key economic questions of our time.
buff.ly
November 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The Festival of Economics 2025 is officially underway!
There's still time to join the conversation.
Grab a ticket for this week's remaining events👇
There's still time to join the conversation.
Grab a ticket for this week's remaining events👇
NEW on the Economics Observatory – Does getting richer make people happier?
By @drekaterinaoparina.bsky.social, Andrew E. Clark & Richard Layard
By @drekaterinaoparina.bsky.social, Andrew E. Clark & Richard Layard
Does getting richer make people happier? - Economics Observatory
The relationship between economic growth and happiness is not as straightforward as it first appears. While higher income is associated with greater wellbeing, other factors like healthcare and…
buff.ly
November 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM
NEW on the Economics Observatory – Does getting richer make people happier?
By @drekaterinaoparina.bsky.social, Andrew E. Clark & Richard Layard
By @drekaterinaoparina.bsky.social, Andrew E. Clark & Richard Layard
Join us at the Festival of Economics to discuss the future of UK migration.
📆This Wednesday, in Bristol👇
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📆This Wednesday, in Bristol👇
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November 17, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Join us at the Festival of Economics to discuss the future of UK migration.
📆This Wednesday, in Bristol👇
eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-is-th...
📆This Wednesday, in Bristol👇
eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-is-th...
JUST PUBLISHED – Does getting richer make people happier?
By @drekaterinaoparina.bsky.social, Andrew E. Clark & Richard Layard
By @drekaterinaoparina.bsky.social, Andrew E. Clark & Richard Layard
Does getting richer make people happier? - Economics Observatory
The relationship between economic growth and happiness is not as straightforward as it first appears. While higher income is associated with greater wellbeing, other factors like healthcare and…
buff.ly
November 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM
JUST PUBLISHED – Does getting richer make people happier?
By @drekaterinaoparina.bsky.social, Andrew E. Clark & Richard Layard
By @drekaterinaoparina.bsky.social, Andrew E. Clark & Richard Layard
🚨This week – FESTIVAL OF ECONOMICS 2025🚨
Join us for four days of panel discussions, book talks and live podcast recordings.
Check out the programme and get your tickets 👇
Join us for four days of panel discussions, book talks and live podcast recordings.
Check out the programme and get your tickets 👇
Festival of Economics 2025 - Economics Observatory
Economists and experts from around the world debate the key economic questions of our time.
buff.ly
November 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
🚨This week – FESTIVAL OF ECONOMICS 2025🚨
Join us for four days of panel discussions, book talks and live podcast recordings.
Check out the programme and get your tickets 👇
Join us for four days of panel discussions, book talks and live podcast recordings.
Check out the programme and get your tickets 👇
🔎 Read about the economics of defence this weekend at the Economics Observatory.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:32 PM
🔎 Read about the economics of defence this weekend at the Economics Observatory.
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War and security come at a price. Global defence spending is rising in response to geopolitical threats – from Russia’s aggression in Europe to conflict in the Middle East. Governments face difficult choices as a result: balancing the need for security with other priorities and targeting growth. 👇
The price of security - Economics Observatory
War and security come at a price. Global defence spending is rising in response to geopolitical threats – from Russia’s aggression in Europe to conflict in the Middle East. Governments face difficult…
buff.ly
November 15, 2025 at 11:23 AM
War and security come at a price. Global defence spending is rising in response to geopolitical threats – from Russia’s aggression in Europe to conflict in the Middle East. Governments face difficult choices as a result: balancing the need for security with other priorities and targeting growth. 👇
NEW from the @econ-observatory 🔎
Defence spending is rising. What's the economic impact?
Defence spending is rising. What's the economic impact?
The price of security - Economics Observatory
War and security come at a price. Global defence spending is rising in response to geopolitical threats – from Russia’s aggression in Europe to conflict in the Middle East. Governments face difficult…
buff.ly
November 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
NEW from the @econ-observatory 🔎
Defence spending is rising. What's the economic impact?
Defence spending is rising. What's the economic impact?
With its fragmented production process, European defence procurement is inefficient and uncompetitive in comparison to the United States. A new approach, prioritising cross-country collaborations, could improve things, but would not be without its own challenges. 👇
Global defence spending: What next for European military procurement? - Economics Observatory
With its fragmented production process, European defence procurement is inefficient and uncompetitive in comparison to the United States. A new approach, prioritising cross-country collaborations,…
buff.ly
November 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
With its fragmented production process, European defence procurement is inefficient and uncompetitive in comparison to the United States. A new approach, prioritising cross-country collaborations, could improve things, but would not be without its own challenges. 👇
JUST PUBLISHED – The price of security
Defence spending is rising. What's the economic impact?
Read the latest from @econ-observatory 👇
Defence spending is rising. What's the economic impact?
Read the latest from @econ-observatory 👇
The price of security - Economics Observatory
War and security come at a price. Global defence spending is rising in response to geopolitical threats – from Russia’s aggression in Europe to conflict in the Middle East. Governments face difficult…
buff.ly
November 14, 2025 at 11:23 AM
JUST PUBLISHED – The price of security
Defence spending is rising. What's the economic impact?
Read the latest from @econ-observatory 👇
Defence spending is rising. What's the economic impact?
Read the latest from @econ-observatory 👇
NEW on the Economics Observatory – Global defence spending: What next for European military procurement?
By Keith Hartley @york.ac.uk
By Keith Hartley @york.ac.uk
Global defence spending: What next for European military procurement? - Economics Observatory
With its fragmented production process, European defence procurement is inefficient and uncompetitive in comparison to the United States. A new approach, prioritising cross-country collaborations,…
buff.ly
November 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
NEW on the Economics Observatory – Global defence spending: What next for European military procurement?
By Keith Hartley @york.ac.uk
By Keith Hartley @york.ac.uk
The UK is raising defence spending to bolster national security. But unless this shift supports defence-related research, without sacrificing public funds for innovation in health, science and education, the result could be slower productivity growth, not faster. 👇
Can defence spending boost growth and productivity in the UK? - Economics Observatory
The UK is raising defence spending to bolster national security. But unless this shift supports defence-related research, without sacrificing public funds for innovation in health, science and…
buff.ly
November 13, 2025 at 11:23 AM
The UK is raising defence spending to bolster national security. But unless this shift supports defence-related research, without sacrificing public funds for innovation in health, science and education, the result could be slower productivity growth, not faster. 👇
JUST PUBLISHED – Global defence spending: What next for European military procurement?
By Keith Hartley @york.ac.uk
By Keith Hartley @york.ac.uk
Global defence spending: What next for European military procurement? - Economics Observatory
With its fragmented production process, European defence procurement is inefficient and uncompetitive in comparison to the United States. A new approach, prioritising cross-country collaborations,…
buff.ly
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
JUST PUBLISHED – Global defence spending: What next for European military procurement?
By Keith Hartley @york.ac.uk
By Keith Hartley @york.ac.uk
NEW on the Economics Observatory – Can defence spending boost growth and productivity in the UK?
By Paolo Surico & Will Hotten
By Paolo Surico & Will Hotten
Can defence spending boost growth and productivity in the UK? - Economics Observatory
The UK is raising defence spending to bolster national security. But unless this shift supports defence-related research, without sacrificing public funds for innovation in health, science and…
buff.ly
November 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
NEW on the Economics Observatory – Can defence spending boost growth and productivity in the UK?
By Paolo Surico & Will Hotten
By Paolo Surico & Will Hotten
Wars have many economic, political and social consequences. From changes to technology, to the re-drawing of borders, to mass losses of life, conflicts shape human history. They are also extremely challenging to predict – both in terms of their causes and effects.👇
Can researchers predict conflicts and their consequences? - Economics Observatory
Wars have many economic, political and social consequences. From changes to technology, to the re-drawing of borders, to mass losses of life, conflicts shape human history. They are also extremely…
buff.ly
November 12, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Wars have many economic, political and social consequences. From changes to technology, to the re-drawing of borders, to mass losses of life, conflicts shape human history. They are also extremely challenging to predict – both in terms of their causes and effects.👇
🇧🇷 This week is #COP30 in Brazil — marking 30 years since the first COP in 1995.
In that time, global CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels have climbed from 22.9 Gt to 37 Gt (+61%).
🇨🇳China and 🇮🇳India drove most of the rise, while the 🇪🇺EU saw the biggest decline.
#ChartOfTheDay
In that time, global CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels have climbed from 22.9 Gt to 37 Gt (+61%).
🇨🇳China and 🇮🇳India drove most of the rise, while the 🇪🇺EU saw the biggest decline.
#ChartOfTheDay
November 12, 2025 at 9:46 AM
🇧🇷 This week is #COP30 in Brazil — marking 30 years since the first COP in 1995.
In that time, global CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels have climbed from 22.9 Gt to 37 Gt (+61%).
🇨🇳China and 🇮🇳India drove most of the rise, while the 🇪🇺EU saw the biggest decline.
#ChartOfTheDay
In that time, global CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels have climbed from 22.9 Gt to 37 Gt (+61%).
🇨🇳China and 🇮🇳India drove most of the rise, while the 🇪🇺EU saw the biggest decline.
#ChartOfTheDay