Events
Throughout the year, we run a range of public lectures, workshops, roundtables, press briefings and seminars to share the findings of our research, and facilitate the debate of these important issues.
Loading view.
The Political Economy of Devolution in, and Secession from, the UK
What are the prospects for devolution and secession in the United Kingdom? Nearly twenty-five years after certain powers were devolved to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the future of UK governance is in question. Both Brexit and Covid-19 have revealed and exacerbated strains in the relationships between the four home…
10:00 to 16:00
19 November, 2021
Sizing the Productivity Problem: an evidence session from the Productivity Commission
Following the successful launch of the UK Productivity Commission, the first evidence session explored the topic of "sizing the productivity problem: international, national, regional and sectoral aspects". The 18 commissioners asked questions of four witnesses to gain an understanding of the scope of the issue. Further evidence sessions will explore…
09:00
23 November, 2021
2021 Prais Lecture: State Capacity and Economic Growth: Cautionary Tales
State capacity – the ability to collect taxes, enforce law and order, and implement government policies – is accorded an important role in explaining economic growth. This lecture used historical evidence to raise questions about the usefulness of state capacity, both as an explanation of economic growth and as a…
18:00 to 19:30
25 November, 2021
Workshop on Productivity and Structural Change
Together with the Bank of England, The Productivity Institute and MMF, NIESR are holding a one-day workshop at the Bank of England Moorgate site on Friday 26 November 2021. The theme is productivity and structural change. Keynote speakers include: John Fernald, the Schroders Chair in European Competitiveness and Reform and a…
26 November, 2021
Productivity after Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic struck the world economy in the midst of a decade that witnessed a broad-based decline in productivity growth. Lockdowns closed many businesses, jobs were either permanently or temporarily lost and school pupils’ learning was interrupted. However, what scars are there likely to be in terms of aggregate…
18:30 to 19:30
9 December, 2021
Winter 2022 Economic Forum
With rising inflation asking questions of central banks, consumer incomes hit by rising energy prices and Omicron continuing to disrupt the supply of both goods and labour, what does the year ahead hold for both the UK and global economies? Our Winter Economic Outlooks will analyse how these factors could…
11:00 to 12:00
11 February, 2022
Productivity Commission Evidence Session on International Best Practice
On the 17th February 2022, the Productivity Commission held an evidence session where the Commissioners will ask questions to our witnesses. The evidence session focused on what and how productivity can be improved. Keynote speakers include: Witnesses: Beata Javorcik, Chad Syverson and Chiara Criscuolo.
14:00 to 16:30
17 February, 2022
Working in the Think Tank Sector
Think tanks are research organisations that develop ideas on a whole range of subjects affecting society. They make suggestions for action, using research, analysis and commentary to inform and influence politicians, policy makers and the public. Given the recent economic, social and political issues facing the UK, encouraging more diversity…
16:00 to 18:30
23 February, 2022
2022 Dow Lecture: The Economy and Policy Trade-Off
This year's annual Dow Lecture will take place in-person at the National Institute of Economic and Social Research, and be delivered by Professor Silvana Tenreyro. Silvana is the winner of the 2021 Yrjö Jahnsson Award, an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee and Professor of Economics at the London…
17:00 to 18:00
23 February, 2022
The Economic Costs of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Using analysis from our Global Econometric Model (NiGEM), our economists share the findings of their research into the economic impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on both the UK and global economies.
12:00 to 12:30
3 March, 2022
The Case for Taxing Land
Building on some work carried out by Charles Goodhart, Michael Hudson, Michael Kumhof and Nicolaus Tideman, this seminar will present the findings of their research into a changing the approach towards taxation in the UK. By joining the event you will hear our speakers restate the advantages of moving the…
14:00 to 15:30
10 March, 2022
Productivity Commission Evidence Session: What and How Can Productivity Be Improved?
An evidence session of the Productivity Commission, which focused on what and how productivity can be improved. The Commissioners asked questions to our witnesses: Jesse Norman MP and Kitty Ussher, Chief Economist for the Institute of Directors.
13:00 to 15:00
16 March, 2022