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Productivity Puzzles

The Productivity Institute
Productivity
UK Productivity
UK Economy
Industrial Strategy
Business Model Innovation
Innovation
Investment
Regional Disparities
Government Policy
Devolution
Education
Digital Technology
Brexit
UK General Election
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Digital Economy
Global Innovation Index
Universities
Regional Policy
National Productivity Week

Join Bart van Ark, Professor of Productivity Studies at the University of Manchester, and the managing director of The Productivity Institute as he brings you discussions with leading minds from the UK and abroad about how to improve productivity for almost everything: from health care to car manufacturing, at national and regional levels, for business and for your own personal productivity.

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What does it really mean to grow a place? This episode unpacks the concept of place-based productivity and explores how it differs from traditional regional development. The discussion examines real-world examples and whether this approach works ever... more

The Chancellor’s Budget is on the horizon. Will it bring higher taxes, deeper cuts, or more borrowing? Does the Budget really matter for productivity? And how does productivity shape the Budget? This episode of Productivity Puzzles looks into these b... more

Productivity is the key to economic growth and living standards. But has the productivity puzzle been solved yet? Have we been asking the right questions? And what’s next? After five years of research at The Productivity Institute, we’re kicking off ... more

This episode explores the vital link between international trade and the UK's productivity challenges. Host Bart van Ark is joined by three experts as they discuss why trade matters for productivity, the current state of UK trade post-Brexit and COVI... more

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Recent Guests

Jeff Anderson
Professor at the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, researching European political economy.
Georgetown University
Episode: Place-Based Policy Making in Modern Times
Andy Westwood
Professor of Public Policy at the University of Manchester and Policy Director of the Productivity Institute.
The Productivity Institute
Episode: Place-Based Policy Making in Modern Times
Jan Mischke
Partner at the McKinsey Global Institute in Zurich, focuses on productivity across countries and sectors
McKinsey Global Institute
Episode: Books Festival: Diane Coyle & Jan Mischke
Diane Coyle
Bennett Professor of Public Policy at the University of Cambridge and Director at the Productivity Institute
University of Cambridge
Episode: Wrapping Up 2024: Is there a productive growth path forward?
Richard Jones
Vice President for Regional Innovation and Civic Engagement at the University of Manchester and a Professor of Material Physics
University of Manchester
Episode: Wrapping Up 2024: Is there a productive growth path forward?
Chander Velu
Professor of Innovation Economics at the Institute for Manufacturing, Cambridge University
Cambridge University
Episode: Business model innovation and strategic productivity
Charlie Mayfield
Former Executive Chair of John Lewis, Chairman of QA Limited, Founder and Chair of Be The Business
QA Limited
Episode: Business model innovation and strategic productivity
Sir Anton Muscatelli
Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Episode: UK Election 2024: A Productivity Plan
Dame Diane Coyle
Professor of Public Policy at the Bennett Policy Institute
University of Cambridge
Episode: UK Election 2024: A Productivity Plan

Host

Bart van Ark
Professor of Productivity Studies at the University of Manchester and the Director of The Productivity Institute. Host of discussions focusing on improving productivity across various sectors and regions.

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Place-Based Policy Making in Modern Times
Q: What examples can you provide of places successfully implementing place-based policies?
Examples include the Ruhr region in Germany, Pittsburgh in the US, and Manchester in the UK, each demonstrating unique strategies and ongoing development.
Place-Based Policy Making in Modern Times
Q: What are the challenges and opportunities that place-based policies bring in today's volatile world?
Challenges include the need for local actors to understand and adapt to global economic shifts, while opportunities exist through potential government support aligned with local needs.
Lessons Learned and What’s Next?
Q: What does place-based productivity involve, and why is it important?
It emphasizes the need for region-specific policies that recognize local distinctions and address regional productivity disparities.
Lessons Learned and What’s Next?
Q: What are the main barriers holding back investment in the UK?
Investment is impeded by measurement challenges of intangible capital and the complexity of assessing financial constraints facing firms.
Lessons Learned and What’s Next?
Q: What should we focus on for the research agenda in the next five years?
Improving how labor input is measured in the UK is crucial for understanding productivity accurately.

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Focused on understanding and enhancing productivity across various sectors, this series features engaging discussions with experts from the UK and beyond. Key topics include the productivity challenges unique to different regions and industries, insights from the latest research on effective policies, and transformative business practices. Episodes encompass a range of areas, from healthcare to manufacturing, and delve into the systemic and individual factors affecting productivity. What sets this series apart is its commitment to exploring productivity not only as a business metric but also as a driver of economic prosperity and well-being, aiming for inclusive sustainable growth and informed policymaking.

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7. Charlie Mayfield
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