A discussion surrounding the UK's productivity struggles and what role London plays in national productivity slowdown.
Chief Executive Andrew Carter is joined by Analyst Guilherme Rodrigues and Researcher Stuart Bridgett to discuss the findings of Centre for Cities’ new report, entitled Capital Losses: The role of London in the UK’s productivity puzzle.
Together, they examine London’s role in the UK’s national productivity slowdown, discussing what has hampered the city’s productivity and providing policy solutions to restart growth and bolster the Capital’s reputation as a great place to do business.
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London’s productivity growth has plummeted in comparison to its international competitors, costing the UK economy tens of billions of pounds a year.
London's productivity growth has stalled since 2007, explaining a large part of the UK's 'productivity puzzle' and leaving it trailing behind its global peers.
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