
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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| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 48 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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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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Very informative on a highly significant subject. Look forward every new episodes.
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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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