In this policy report, CAGE economists assess the short- and long-term effects of COVID-19 on the labour market, housing, productivity, finance and wellbeing. They offer insights for policymakers on how the pandemic will (and will not) shape the future economy and consider what lessons we should take from history to navigate a new path in these unprecedented times.

Economic challenges and success in the post-COVID era - A CAGE Policy Report

Chapter 1: The post-war settlement: Not a blueprint for post-COVID UK

Nicholas Crafts

Chapter 2: Remote work and the post-pandemic UK labour market

Mirko Draca, Emma Duchini, Roland Rathelot and Giulia Vattuone

Chapter 3: The impact of the COVID pandemic on London as a global financial centre

David Chambers

Chapter 4: Happiness and unhappiness in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic

Andrew Oswald

Chapter 5: Cities still matter: the impact of COVID-19 on regional structure

Mirko Draca, Max Nathan, Carmen Villa-Llera

Conclusion

Mirko Draca