BIS economics and social research strategy 2009-10: an overview of economic and social research. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Consolidates existing and ongoing research to ensure that it aligns with the Department's key policy objectives. Provides an overall picture of the Department's economics research in order to identify potential gaps in the evidence base. Also demonstrates that the Department is focussed on its longer term objectives whilst responding to more immediate challenges posed by the current economic situation.
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| 10/534 | 25-01-2010 |
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Common core impact indicators for assessing effects of DTI industrial support policies. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Useful guidance notes for evaluators undertaking DTI evaluations.
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| 01/1768 | 28-02-2001 |
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Comparative advantage and green business. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Ernst & Young study commissioned by BERR. Focuses on UK business opportunities to shift the economy to a low carbon resource efficiency economy.
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| 08/1036 | 25-06-2008 |
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Competitiveness and productivity of the UK design engineering sector. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
BERR commissioned PACEC to work with industry to develop understanding of the independent design engineering (IDE) sector in two customer industries: electronics and automotive. The study found that UK IDE sector has a competitive advantage in its specific niches, tends to be high value added, is innovation and export intensive. In the electronics sector in particular, the increase in competition brought about by globalisation has led many firms to outsource and offshore design as well as manufacturing.
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| 08/672 | 26-02-2008 |
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RESEARCH PAPER Constraints on developing UK management practices. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
BIS research paper no. 58. Presents the results of a management practices survey of medium sized British manufacturing plants. Aimed to interview the same firms as in 2004 and 2006 surveys to observe how their practices may have changed over time. Compares UK management skills against other countries and assesses the barriers that firms face to improving management capability.
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| 11/1377 | 29-11-2011 |
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Does global size matter for productivity of MNEs? (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Studies the relationship between the global size of multinational enterprises and their productivity.
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| 06/1948 | 28-09-2006 |
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DTI 2004-05 economic and social research programme: list of all projects. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A list of all the projects undertaken in the period 2004 to 2005 under the DTI 's economic and social research programme.
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| 04/2298 | 01-01-2004 |
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Evaluation of grant for research and development & Smart. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Final report by PACEC of an evaluation on grant for research and development Solutions for Business product. Aims to assess the achievements and impact of the grant for research and development, and its predecessor Smart, on the
national economy.
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| 09/1059 | 26-06-2009 |
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Globalisation and the changing UK economy. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Examines what globalisation involves, how the UK economy is being transformed in response to globalisation, and the policies that the Government is putting in place to best enable businesses to maximise the opportunities and meet the challenges of globalisation.
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| 08/607 | 04-02-2008 |
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Guidance on preparing evaluation plans. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Useful guidance notes for evaluators undertaking DTI evaluations.
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| 00/1724 | 01-01-2000 |
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Modelling the productivity distribution of foreign and domestic firms in the UK. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Models the productivity distribution of UK multinationals, foreign and domestic plants, focussing on the impact of R&D expenditure.
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| 06/1951 | 27-09-2006 |
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Productivity in the UK 7: securing long-term prosperity. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Outlines the Government's overarching framework for increasing the productivity growth rate and narrowing the overall gap with comparator countries. Also sets out five levers that Government can use to make the most difference to the UK's productivity performance and effectively respond to the long-term challenges and opportunities faced.
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| 07/P30 | 27-11-2007 |
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Public services industry review. Understanding the public services industry: how big, how good, where next? (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A review by DeAnne Julius of the public service industry (PSI) in terms of its value to the economy and the numbers of people it employs. Also looks at lessons learned about private and third sector delivery of public services, and assess how Government can help the PSI to be more successful in delivering high quality public services both at home and abroad. See also report on the sector URN 08/1075 and international comparisons report 08/1076.
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| 08/1074 | 10-07-2008 |
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Research into mid-size business growth. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Report for BIS that presents the findings of case study research. Examines the factors influencing the growth plans and potential of mid sized businesses (MSBs) and decisions about the scale and future direction of investment. MSBs are defined as having a sales turnover between £25-£500 million.
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| 11/1409 | 29-11-2011 |
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Social mobility: a literature review. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A literature review of the socio-economic evidence on social mobility. Gives a brief overview of the measurement of social mobility, highlighting issues that relate to BIS policies. Summarises the key messages from the social mobility literature, to identify sources of contention. Assesses the effectiveness of select policies within each of the key areas of BIS policy responsibility.
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| 11/750 | 11-03-2011 |
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The 2007 productivity & competitiveness indicators. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Annual measure of indicators of UK performance on the five drivers of productivity framework: investment, innovation, skill, enterprise and competition. Assesses progress against public service agreement (PSA) targets.
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| 08/P39 | 09-01-2008 |
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The 2008 productivity & competitiveness indicators. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Annual measure of indicators of UK performance on the underlying drivers of productivity; investment, innovation, skills, enterprise and competition. Assesses progress against public service agreement (PSA) targets. Also provides analysis of the potential impact of the current economic slowdown on productivity.
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| 09/P39 | 03-02-2009 |
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The market for public services: international comparisons. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Report by Oxford Economics that supports of the public services industry (PSI) review (URN 08/1074). Provides international comparisons of the PSI for the USA, France, Spain, Sweden and Australia based on the nearest equivalent data. See also UK report 08/1075.
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| 08/1076 | 10-07-2008 |
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The public services industry in the UK. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Report by Oxford Economics that supports the public services industry (PSI) review (URN 08/1074). Examines the size of the UK PSI together with recent historical trends. See also international comparisons report 08/1076.
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| 08/1075 | 10-07-2008 |
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UK Strategic Investment Fund: interim report. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Interim report to inform stakeholders of where investments have been made from the Strategic Investment Fund (SIF). The SIF was established in the 2009 budget to support a range of targeted investments across the UK economy intended to strengthen its capacity for innovation, job creation and growth. It is a two year time-limited fund set at £750 million.
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| 09/1365 | 13-10-2009 |
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Valuation and appraisal techniques for DTI policies and projects. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Research undertaken by George Bulkley and James Foreman-Peck on behalf of the DTI on appraisal techniques that are appropriate for DTI policies and projects.
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| 05/1686 | 26-10-2005 |
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