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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
In partnership with The Money Macro and Finance Society (MMF), this conference was held to mark the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Monetary Policy Committee and the establishment of operational independence. The event examined constructively some of the emergent issues in the design of central bank practice and…
Current consensus economic theory was developed before long-term data on short-term interest rates, bond yields and equity returns became available. The cost of capital was derived by estimates which assumed that the model was correct. These could therefore only be checked for consistency, but not tested against data. Consensus models…
The NIESR Business Conditions Forum was established in May 2019 as a quarterly meeting, comprising chief economists and senior economists, from major survey organisations, business, and NIESR economists with an interest in the UK. Conducted according to the Chatham House Rule, the aim of the meeting is to provide a…
We are delighted to invite you to our Spring 2022 press briefing, at which we will present and discuss NIESR’s latest forecasts on the UK and global economies, with an opportunity for you to ask questions. Please note this event is for journalists only.