Our vision is to improve people’s well-being based on independent evidence and research. Our work encompasses examination of macroeconomic policy – the big picture – and public policy – as it relates to regions, sections of society and households. We help shape the policy agenda and provide accurate, authoritative analysis of economic and social developments in the UK and abroad. In all we do we aim for signal, not noise.
National Institute of Economic and Social Research
To understand the economic and social issues that most affect people’s lives and to propose better policy responses.
Joining Up Pro-Productivity Policies in the UK
Joining up pro-productivity policies is a huge challenge—not just for the UK, but for governments everywhere. However, one year into the Labour government, this paper argues that the UK needs...
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UK Living Standards Review 2025
Stagnation in real income growth in the last 15 years has caused UK living standards to plummet and cost UK workers thousands of pounds per year. This is driven by...
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New! Topic Hub: The US Economy
All of our work on the US Economy
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Topic Hub: The Fiscal Rules
The UK’s current fiscal rules, designed as a way to guide government policy, have resulted in some unintended consequences. Read more here.
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We have a selection of unfurnished rooms in our Westminster offices available to rent at competitive rates.
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National Institute Economic Review 269 - Current Issues in Central Banking
Edition 269 of the NIER is now online
Read more —> National Institute Economic Review 269 - Current Issues in Central Banking
A Macro-Model of the Northern Ireland Economy
This paper describes the structure and estimation of a structural macro-econometric model of the Northern Ireland economy. We show how it can be used to assess the potential impact of...
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- Opportunity to meet with NIESR research experts on relevant topics of your choice
- Invites to the Institute’s programme of seminars and member roundtables
- Full analysis of the monthly CPI, wage and GDP data releases
- Dedicated members' newsletter with insights and analysis from our latest research
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We connect powerful global economic and social forces to their impact on households and markets, sectors and regions across the UK and overseas
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research draws upon its collective memory of policy influence since 1938 to play a pivotal role in national and international policy debates, particularly through our quarterly Economic Outlooks and our Review. We deploy our convening power for policymakers, academics, the media, and other research institutes – from our Westminster base – to bring about better policy.
With our bespoke economic models, use of qualitative methods, our array of experts and our ability to convene thinkers from around the world, we provide incisive analysis and robust policy recommendations.