Britain has now been in recession for over a year.Why has it happened now after more than a decade and a half of steady growth? When is the economy likely to turn around and recovery begin? How can...
No-one can predict the 21st century counterparts of quantum theory, the double helix and the internet. But there is little doubt that advances in science and technology will continue to transform t...
The NHS White Paper, Equity and excellence: Liberating the NHS, sets out the Government's long-term vision for the future of the NHS. The vision builds on the core values and principles of the NHS...
Innovation has been a subject of serious academic and policy interest for several decades. The 'creative industries' have been studied for a shorter period of time, but perhaps more intensely. Howe...
In order to identify trends in business R&D, this report makes use of available, notably those regarding business expenditures on R&D (BERD) and a number of resear...
This paper presents three main limitations. First, really understanding the differences between BERD and the Scoreboard would require matching the two data series at company l...