The UK has just lived through a decade of turmoil, which began with the financial crisis and ends with the country on the brink of Brexit. These events, and the years in between them, have raised fundamental questions about the UK economy and how public policy can respond to the challenges behind those questions. We have never needed expert economic analysis more than we do today.

This report brings together the insight and research of 25 leading economists to explain the consequences of the financial crisis, the fundamental causes of the Brexit vote, what those things tells us about how economic policy should be made and implemented, and how the UK can promote inclusive growth and financial stability in the years ahead.

Which way now? Economic policy after a decade of upheaval - A CAGE Policy Report

Foreword, Preface and Introduction

Lord O’Donnell, James Kirkup and Vera E Troeger

Theme 1: The Rise of Populism and Anti-Immigration Sentiment in a Post-Globalisation Society and the Causes of Brexit

Sascha O Becker, Thiemo Fetzer, Dennis Novy, Charlotte Cavaille, David Rueda, Daniel Stegmueller, Federica Liberini, Andrew J Oswald, Eugenio Proto, Michela Redoano

Theme 2: The Political Challenges of Addressing Poverty and Inequality in a Post-Globalisation Welfare State

Anandi Mani, James Kirkup, Vera E Troeger, Thomas Plümper, Arun Advani, Helen Miller

Theme 3: Productivity and the Labour Market: Challenges and Remedies

Roland Rathelot, Ioana Marinescu, Thijs van Rens, Claire Crawford, Richard Harris, Vera E Troeger, Mariaelisa Epifanio

Theme 4: The Challenges of Growth-Related Policymaking in a Modern Economy

Nicholas Crafts, Dennis Novy, Michael McMahon, David Miles

The big picture

Nicholas Crafts