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DTI ECONOMICS PAPER A comparative study of the British and Italian textile and clothing industries. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
DTI economics paper no. 2. A comparison between the Italian and the British textile and clothing industries and why the Italian industry is more successful. Written by Nicholas Owen and Alan Cannon Jones.
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BERR ECONOMICS PAPER BERR's role in raising productivity: new evidence. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
BERR economics paper no.1. BERR has lead responsibility in taking forwards the Government’s work in raising the long-term rate of UK productivity growth. This paper explores the evidence base around selected BERR policy areas, and considers implications for policy development.
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DTI ECONOMICS PAPER Bundling, tying and portfolio effects, part 1: conceptual issues. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
DTI economics paper no. 1. This research examines the economics and policy implications of bundling, tying and portfolio effects where the potential for both efficiency gains and anti-competitive behaviour are present, but uncertain. The focus of this part of the research is on the conceptual issues surrounding this area.
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| 03/611 | 20-02-2003 |
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DTI ECONOMICS PAPER Bundling, tying and portfolio effects, part 2: case studies. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
DTI economics paper no. 1. This research examines the economics and policy implications of bundling, tying and portfolio effects where the potential for both efficiency gains and anti-competitive behaviour are present, but uncertain. This part of the research examines recent competition cases in the UK and elsewhere .
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| 03/612 | 20-02-2003 |
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DTI ECONOMICS PAPER Business services and globalisation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
DTI economics paper no.19. A review of the recent economic performance of the business services sector in the UK and the role of these industries in globalisation.
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| 07/519 | 23-01-2007 |
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BERR ECONOMICS PAPER China and India: opportunities and challenges for UK business. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
BERR economics paper no. 5. Study of the long term implications of the rise of China and India for UK business as potential new markets. Also covers the competitive threat that China and India may pose.
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| 09/553 | 05-03-2009 |
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DTI ECONOMICS PAPER Corporate governance, human resource management and firm performance. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
DTI economics paper no. 13. Collection of the papers presented a joint conference organised by the DTI and King's College London on corporate governance, human resource management and firm performance.
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| 05/1365 | 29-07-2005 |
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DTI ECONOMICS PAPER Creativity, design and business performance. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
DTI economics paper no. 15. The economics of creativity and design, and their role in driving business performance and productivity.
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DTI ECONOMICS PAPER DTI strategy: the analysis. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
DTI economics paper no. 5. Sets out DTI's assessment of the UK's competitive position, the opportunities facing the UK and the principles for effective intervention. Accompanies the DTI Strategy document (URN 03/1257).
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| 03/1426 | 17-11-2003 |
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BIS ECONOMICS PAPER Economic growth. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
BIS economics paper no. 9. Supporting economic analysis for 'The path to strong, sustainable and balanced growth' (URN 10/1296). Explains the justification for the new growth framework and examines how the UK performs in a range of policy areas under each of the four pillars of growth. See also the executive summary (URN 10/1311). Data for the tables and figures in this publication is also available on the Transparency/Report Data webpage.
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| 10/1213 | 29-11-2010 |
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BIS ECONOMICS PAPER Economic growth: executive summary. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Executive summary of BIS economics paper no. 9 that provides supporting economic analysis for 'The path to strong, sustainable and balanced growth' (URN 10/1296). See also the full report (URN 10/1213).
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| 10/1311 | 29-11-2010 |
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BIS ECONOMICS PAPER Economics paper no. 15: innovation and research strategy for growth. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Sets out the economic analysis behind the ‘Innovation and research strategy for growth (URN 11/1387). Draws on recent results from innovation economics, recent policy-related studies, and new innovation data. Whilst innovation is the central source of economic growth, it is changing its scope and forms. Investigates innovation as a system and looks at policy challenges on the need to facilitate knowledge flows, maintain a high-grade knowledge infrastructure, support business investment in conditions of uncertainty, and build an innovating public sector.
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BERR ECONOMICS PAPER Five dynamics of change in global manufacturing. Supporting analysis for 'Manufacturing strategy: new challenges, new opportunities'. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
BERR economics paper no.2. Sets out the evidence underpinning the growth of five global dynamics that are reshaping global manufacturing. Also examines relative UK performance and outlines the broad market-failure rationales underpinning Government action. See also manufacturing strategy URN 08/715.
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| 08/1219 | 08-09-2008 |
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BERR ECONOMICS PAPER High growth firms in the UK: lessons from an analysis of comparative UK performance. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
BERR economics paper no.3. Report aims to address four issues: the definition and economic role of high growth firms, UK performance compared to other countries in terms of the number of high growth firms, drivers and barriers to achieving high growth, and the implications for Government policy in the area of business growth.
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| 08/1397 | 21-11-2008 |
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DTI ECONOMICS PAPER International trade and investment: the economic rationale for government support. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
DTI economics paper no. 18. Reviews the evidence for government support for trade and investment and potential benefits to UK prosperity from increased trade and investment.
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BIS ECONOMICS PAPER International trade and investment: the economic rationale for government support. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
BIS economics paper no. 13. Reviews the economic evidence and analysis for developing the UK Trade & Investment strategy (URN 11/871). Provides a fresh look at the three essential elements of an economic rationale for Government intervention in this area: the potential benefits of exporting and inward investment; where might the dynamic potential of the private sector need to be complemented by Government action; and the lessons from the past on the most cost effective forms of intervention.
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BIS ECONOMICS PAPER Internationalisation of innovative and high growth SMEs. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
BIS economics paper no 5. Examines evidence on recent trends in the internationalisation of innovative and high growth small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, and on the motivations and constraints which appear to be influencing these trends. Draws from a substantial body of new evidence on the benefits expanding into new overseas markets, both to the firms themselves and to the wider economy.
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BIS ECONOMICS PAPER Learning from some of Britain’s successful sectors: an historical analysis of the role of government. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
BIS economics paper no. 6. Examines how Government action has historically impacted on some of the UK's successful sectors and the lessons to learn for future industrial policy. Covers five sectors: creative industries, financial services, textiles, pharmaceuticals and aerospace.
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| 10/781 | 01-04-2010 |
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DTI ECONOMICS PAPER Liberalisation and globalisation: maximising the benefits of international trade and investment. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
DTI economics paper no. 10: the analytical accompaniment to the White Paper on trade and investment (URN 04/886).
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| 04/1322 | 07-07-2004 |
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BIS ECONOMICS PAPER Life sciences in the UK - economic analysis and evidence for 'Life sciences 2010: delivering the blueprint'. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
BIS economics paper no 2. Examines the structure and development of life sciences in the UK. Provides an insight into the economic characteristics and importance of life sciences, their strengths and weaknesses, and the role that Government plays in helping life sciences respond to the key challenges and opportunities that they currently face. Relates to ‘Life sciences 2010: delivering the blueprint’ (URN 09/1072).
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BIS ECONOMICS PAPER Manufacturing in the UK: an economic analysis of the sector. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
BIS economics paper no. 10A. Provides evidence and analysis on the UK manufacturing sector to support the 'Growth review framework for advanced manufacturing' (URN 10/1297). Sets out some of the characteristics of the sector, future opportunities for growth and the various barriers currently faced by different manufacturing industries. Data for the figures in this publication is also available on the Transparency/Report Data webpage. See also supplementary analysis paper 10/1334.
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BIS ECONOMICS PAPER Manufacturing in the UK: supplementary analysis. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
BIS economics paper no. 10B. Statistical report to support the published alongside the 'Growth review framework for advanced manufacturing’ (URN 10/1297) and the related analytical paper (10/1333). Provides a broader insight into the performance of the UK manufacturing sector, illustrating how it compares with our main competitors. Data for the figures in this publication is also available on the Transparency/Report Data webpage.
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| 10/1334 | 10-12-2010 |
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DTI ECONOMICS PAPER Options for a low carbon future. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
DTI economics paper no. 4. Covers a number of studies undertaken both inside and outside the Department on the analysis of options for a low carbon economy.
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BIS ECONOMICS PAPER Productivity and the economic cycle. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
BIS economics paper no.12. Reviews the literature on the cyclical nature of productivity. Considers the impact of the recent recession on productivity and considers the outlook for recovery.
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DTI ECONOMICS PAPER Public policy: using market-based approaches. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
DTI economics paper no. 14. This research report uses case studies from Government Departments to investigate the use of competition and market mechanisms to achieve other public policy objectives. It aims to provide practical lessons and guidance for policymakers.
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| 05/1492 | 12-09-2005 |
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DTI ECONOMICS PAPER Raising UK productivity: developing the evidence base for policy. Papers and proceedings from a DTI seminar. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
DTI economics paper No. 8. This paper provides an overview of three extensive studies by leading academics, focusing on a range of issues relating to productivity and competitiveness.
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BERR ECONOMICS PAPER Regulation and innovation: evidence and policy implications. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
BERR economics paper no. 4. Explores the links between regulation and innovation and the factors which may determine whether regulation helps or hinders innovation. Also sets out some practical implications for policy makers, analysts and regulators.
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DTI ECONOMICS PAPER Science, engineering and technology skills in the UK. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
DTI economics paper no. 16: an analysis of the supply and demand of scientists, engineers and technologists in the UK.
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| 06/893 | 15-03-2006 |
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BIS ECONOMICS PAPER Supporting analysis for 'Skills for growth: the national skills strategy'. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
BIS economics paper no. 4. Sets out the evidence that has informed development of the national skills strategy (URN 09/1467), the importance of skills in the global economy, progress towards the Government's ambitions for skills attainment, and the role for Government and the performance of current policies. A summary of this paper was published alongside the national skills strategy (09/1468).
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BIS ECONOMICS PAPER Supporting analysis for the higher education white paper. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
BIS economics paper no. 14. Provides the supporting analysis for the higher education (HE) white paper (URN 11/944).Summarises a wide range of evidence and highlights the importance of a well-functioning higher education (HE) system. Covers the role of higher education in UK economic and social development, the reasons why government intervenes in the market for higher education and, the factors underlying behaviour and competition in the higher education market. Underlying data for the figures and tables this publication is also available in a machine processable format on the Transparency/Report Data webpage.
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| 11/1007 | 28-06-2011 |
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DTI ECONOMICS PAPER The benefits from competition: some illustrative UK cases. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
DTI economics paper no. 9. Six case studies which illustrate, in a non-technical way, the benefits of introducing competition into UK markets in which, previously, it had been absent or muted.
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| 04/1101 | 01-07-2004 |
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BIS ECONOMICS PAPER The economic consequences for the UK and the EU of completing the Single Market. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
BIS economics paper no.11. Builds on recent developments in economic theory and empirics to provide a refreshed view of the benefits attached to the completion of the single market, i.e. eliminating the remaining obstacles to trade across Europe. Also assesses the consequences of hypothetical scenarios in which the UK would decide to opt out of further trade liberalisation in Europe. Data for figures and tables in this publication is also available as a spreadsheet on the Transparency/Report Data webpage.
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| 11/517 | 09-02-2011 |
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BERR ECONOMICS PAPER The globalisation of value chains and industrial transformation in the UK. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
BERR economics paper no.6. Examines the trend towards global value chains within the current wave of globalisation. Assesses the impact on the composition of UK economic activity, and the implications for policy.
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BIS ECONOMICS PAPER The space economy in the UK: an economic analysis of the sector and the role of policy. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
BIS economics paper no 3. Describes the UK space economy, with a focus on the companies in the UK space sector, looking at the rationale for Government intervention in the context of its industrial strategy. Also reviews the evidence on the extent and impact of UK Government support for civil space programmes.
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BIS ECONOMICS PAPER Towards a low carbon economy: economic analysis and evidence for a low carbon industrial strategy. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
BIS economics paper no.1. Reviews the economic rationale and supporting evidence of the potential for UK Government action to hep transform the UK economy to one based on low carbon production and consumption. Includes an examination of recent data on the present and future scale and scope of the UK carbon economy, and the potential impact on UK firms of reducing their carbon emissions. Relates to the UK low carbon industrial strategy URN 09/1058.
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| 09/1028 | 15-07-2009 |
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DTI ECONOMICS PAPER UK competitiveness: moving to the next stage. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
DTI economics paper no. 3. A review by Professor Michael E Porter of existing evidence on UK competitiveness, funded jointly by the DTI and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
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| 03/899 | 12-05-2003 |
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DTI ECONOMICS PAPER UK productivity and competitiveness indicators 2003. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
DTI economics paper no. 6. The UK productivity and competitiveness indicators benchmark the UK's performance on the five drivers of productivity: investment, innovation, skill, enterprise and competition, against our major competitors.
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| 03/1574 | 20-11-2003 |
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BIS ECONOMICS PAPER UK trade performance: patterns in UK and global trade growth. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
BIS economics paper no.8. Analysis of global trade growth and its drivers, and how the pattern of both global and UK trade has changed and is expected to adapt to future demand.
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| 10/803 | 19-11-2010 |
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BIS ECONOMICS PAPER Understanding local growth. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
BIS economics paper no.7. Analytical paper to support the sub-national growth white paper produced by the Treasury.
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| 10/1226 | 28-10-2010 |
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