Publications in: Education and Labour Markets
The Determinants of International Demand for UK Higher Education – January 2017
| Published: | 12 January, 2017 |
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London Economics were commissioned by the Higher Education Policy Institute and Kaplan International Pathways to undertake an analysis of the international determinants of UK higher education enrolments. The analysis illustrates the impact of macroeconomic factors (such as a currency depreciation or overseas economic growth), institutional factors (such as UK and US fee levels) and policy […]
The Determinants of University Selection – January 2017
| Published: | 13 January, 2017 January, 2017 |
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Read London Economics’ research brief on the determinants of university selection. The analysis considers the relative importance of fees and funding on the selection of universities, as well as the role of other characteristics (such as rankings). The report also highlights students’ willingness to pay for different university attributes.
The Economic and Social Impact of Cardiff University in 2014-15 – Full Report – November 2016
| Published: | 28 November, 2016 |
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London Economics were commissioned by Cardiff University to undertake an analysis of the university’s economic and social impact. The full report assessing the economic impact of teaching and learning, research, education exports, and the direct, indirect and induced impact generated by Cardiff University can be accessed on the link above.
The Economic and Social Impact of Cardiff University in 2014-15 – Press Release – November 2016
| Published: | 28 November, 2016 |
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London Economics were commissioned by Cardiff University to undertake an analysis of the university’s economic and social impact. The Press Release issued by Cardiff University can be accessed on the link above.
Economic Analysis of Higher Education Fees and Funding in the Health Professions – June 2016
| Published: | 08 June, 2016 |
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Following the publication of the recent report on behalf of UNISON and the National Union of Students (here), we have added a short note providing some additional discussion relating to the modelling undertaken and evidence underpinning the analysis. The note is available on the link above.
Estimating the Impact of Publicly Funded Training on Industry and Firm-level Outcomes – May 2016
| Published: | 12 May, 2016 |
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London Economics were commissioned by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to undertake an analysis of the impact of publicly funded training on industry-level and firm-level outcomes. To undertake the analysis, researchers at London Economics first matched the Individualised Learner Record, EDS ‘Blue Sheep’ data, and the Inter Departmental Business Register (IDBR), and then […]
The Impact of the 2015 Comprehensive Spending Review on Higher Education Fees and Funding Arrangements in Subjects Allied to Medicine – May 2016
| Published: | 25 May, 2016 |
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London Economics were commissioned by UINISON and the NUS to undertake an independent analysis of the impact of the removal of NHS bursaries on prospective students in Allied Health Professions announced in the 2015 Comprehensive Spending Review. The analysis considers the resource flows between the Exchequer, Higher Education Institutions and students/ graduates. Having been launched […]
The Impact of Literacy, Numeracy and Computer Skills on Earnings and Employment Outcomes – March 2016
| Published: | 31 March, 2016 |
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This OECD Education working paper looks at the impact of literacy, numeracy and computer skills on earnings and employment outcomes. Using the 2012 PIAAC data, our analysis confirms that there are significantly higher earnings and employment returns to both increasing levels of formally recognised education, and to increasing levels of numeracy, literacy and Information and […]
An Examination of the Impact of the NMW on Earnings, the Bite and Wage Differentials
| Published: | February, 2016 |
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London Economics were commissioned by the Low Pay Commission to undertake an assessment of the ‘bite’ of the minimum wage. The first phase involved a statistical analysis to build an in-depth understanding of how the earnings distribution has changed over time in relation to changes in the National Minimum Wage (NMW), and how the distribution […]
Mind the Gap: Comparing Public Funding in Higher and Further Education – November 2015
| Published: | 18 November, 2015 |
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London Economics were commissioned by the University and College Union to undertake a forensic analysis of the public funding associated with Higher and Further Education across the Home Nations of the United Kingdom. The analysis demonstrates the significant differences in public funding between the different education paths in England, but also the fundamental differences across […]