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The UK is in dire need of a meaningful plan for growth and the burden is on the Chancellor to provide it

18 March 2013

In advance of Budget Day John Van Reenen highlights a range of chronic weaknesses which are holding back the UK economy, with infrastructure and associated policy uncertainty a particular problem. He calls for a new architecture for UK infrastructure, though cautions that any announcements must be carefully thought-out and avoid the political temptation attached to headline grabbing initiatives.

This article was posted on March 18, 2013
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Related links
John Van Reenen webpage
Productivity and Innovation webpage

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