The OBR and the Politics of UK Growth amidst Brexit, Uncertainty and Austerity
There may be trouble ahead ...
Exploring the politics of economic performace assessments during times of pervasive uncertainty
Firm evidence?
To what extent are economic forecasts grounded in firm evidence and scientific analyis? Are economic projections also themselves political constructs?
Research theme #1: The politics of constructing economic performance assessment
Assessing present and future economic growth is a deeply political process, with major implications for UK economic policy
Research theme #2: Piloting economic policy under conditions of pervasive uncertainty
Economic forecasting always faces significant uncertainties. How do the OBR and others deal with such uncertainty?
Research theme #3: Brexit, UK economic growth and the British model of capitalism
How will Brexit change the UK economy’s structure, performance, productivity and growth potential?
Research theme #4: Brexit and the UK's economic growth in the public debate
How well-informed are the positions on Brexit’s economic impacts within the public debate and political process?