Economic policy Publications - Page 19 of 25

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US economy: developments since the 2008/2009 recession

Tuesday, 13 January, 2015

US economic recovery from the 2008/2009 recession has been steady as annual GDP growth averaged 2.2% between 2010 and 2013. Unemployment has been falling but the proportion of working age adults in employment remains low by historical standards. Interest rates are near 0% and the Federal Reserve has bought $4 trillion in assets to try and boost the economy. Large budget deficits have seen fiscal policy become a key political battleground, although the deficit has fallen in recent years.
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Autumn Statement 2014: a summary

Wednesday, 03 December, 2014

This note provides a summary of the 2014 Autumn Statement, including changes to Stamp Duty, and the Office for Budget Responsibility's (OBR) latest economic and fiscal forecasts.
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Economic Indicators, December 2014

Tuesday, 02 December, 2014

This paper features analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators.
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Autumn Statement 2014: Background briefing

Friday, 28 November, 2014

This note sets out the background to the 2014 Autumn Statement.
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Privatisation

Tuesday, 18 November, 2014

Privatisation: This paper examines the economic policy which came to be known as ‘privatisation’ – the transfer of responsibility for an industry or the ownership of a company from the public to the private sector.
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Economic Indicators, November 2014

Wednesday, 05 November, 2014

This paper features analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators.
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CAP reform 2014-20: EU Agreement and Implementation in the UK and in Ireland (updated)

Thursday, 30 October, 2014

CAP reform 2014-2020 has been agreed and is now being implemented. This paper sets out stakeholder reaction and key implementation decisions for the four countries of the UK, and also of Ireland. It updates the November 2013 version which was prepared as government consultations on implementation were still on-going.
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GDP and the national accounts: 2014 revisions

Thursday, 30 October, 2014

The way GDP is measured has changed, with revised figures showing the 2008-2009 recession being slightly less severe than previously thought and the economic recovery stronger.
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Quantitative easing

Tuesday, 28 October, 2014

This note sets out the background to the policy, how it is expected to work and some possible issues related to its use.
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Economic Indicators, September 2014

Tuesday, 02 September, 2014

This paper features analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Economic Indicators, August 2014

Tuesday, 05 August, 2014

New estimates published in July suggest that GDP grew by 0.8% in Q2 2014 and that GDP has surpassed to its pre-recession peak. The employment rate rose to 73.1%, whilst inflation rose slightly to 1.9%.
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Public sector employment and expenditure by region

Monday, 14 July, 2014

Public spending and public sector employment by region.
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Economic Indicators, July 2014

Tuesday, 01 July, 2014

This paper features analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators.
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Russia and Ukraine – update June 2014

Wednesday, 25 June, 2014

Ukraine is due to sign its agreement with the EU on 27 June; Russia's reaction is awaited
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Economic Indicators, June 2014

Monday, 09 June, 2014

This paper features analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators. This month’s articles are: The eurozone’s economic recovery and Spend, spend, spend. The changing face of retail.

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