Search Results for: LEN SHACKLETON

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Conspiracy Against The Public? Occupational regulation in the UK economy

27 December 2017
Research

Conspiracy Against The Public? Occupational regulation in the UK economy

Professor Len Shackleton
27 December 2017

Proportion of UK employees needing a licence to work has doubled in the last 15 years

Summary:  Around one in five UK employees requires a licence from government to practice their chosen occupation. This proportion has … Continue reading “Conspiracy Against The Public? Occupational regulation in the UK economy”

Balancing the economy: The hand of government or the invisible hand?

21 December 2016
Research

Balancing the economy: The hand of government or the invisible hand?

Len Shackleton & Diego Zuluaga
21 December 2016

UK’s current version of industrial strategy will do little to boost productivity

Summary:  Despite its considerable strengths, the UK economy is seen as having a number of problems, in particular productivity which … Continue reading “Balancing the economy: The hand of government or the invisible hand?”

And how much do you earn? Public pressure for regulation of pay

19 August 2016
Research

And how much do you earn? Public pressure for regulation of pay

Ryan Bourne & Professor Len Shackleton
19 August 2016

Political intervention in wage-setting risks damaging UK employment

Summary: Economics teaches that freely determined pay arrangements are likely to lead to optimal output and employment, with benefits to … Continue reading “And how much do you earn? Public pressure for regulation of pay”

Sharon Shoesmith should be compensated – but we need a no-fault system of ending employment contracts

30 October 2013

Sharon Shoesmith should be compensated – but we need a no-fault system of ending employment contracts

Len Shackleton
30 October 2013
The media and the twitterati have had their weekly fix of synthetic anger over the award of compensation to Sharon … Continue reading “Sharon Shoesmith should be compensated – but we need a no-fault system of ending employment contracts”