The Financial Times:
Economists' forecasts: Fears over balance of recovery
3 January 2016
John van Reenen, Director, Centre for Economic Performance:
First, productivity remains extremely weak, being about 14% below long-run trends. Low investment is a major contributor, but we also need more of a strategic plan to improve TFP. Second, the housing market is being stoked up by foolish government schemes like Help to Buy. I am doubtful whether housebuilding targets will be met and so ongoing house price inflation continues.
This article was published by The Financial Times on January 3, 2016
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