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The Great Transition

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  • Growth Isn't Possible

    Growth isn't Possible

    Four years on from nef's Growth isn’t Working, this new report goes one step further and tests that thesis in detail in the context of climate change and energy. It argues that indefinite global economic growth is unsustainable. Just as the laws of thermodynamics constrain the maximum efficiency of a heat engine, economic growth is constrained by the finite nature of our planet’s natural resources (biocapacity).

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  • House Prices and the UK Economy

    House Prices and the UK Economy

    What are the reasons behind the collapse in UK house prices and how did the housing 'bubble' emerge? This paper provides an introduction to the macroeconomics of housing in the UK and forecasts 3 potential scenarios for the future of housing market.

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  • The Challenge of Co-production

    The Challenge of Co-production

    Public services face an unprecedented set of challenges. But by involving individuals and users in the design ande delivery of public services through co-production, services can be more effective, efficient and sustainable.

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  • A Bit Rich

    A Bit Rich

    This report takes a new approach to looking at the value of work. We go beyond how much different professions are paid to look at what they contribute to society. We use some of the principles and valuation techniques of Social Return on Investment analysis to quantify the social, environmental and economic value that these roles produce – or in some cases undermine.

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