Publications in: Education and Labour Markets
The Economic and Social Impact of Cardiff University – October 2015
| Published: | October, 2015 |
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London Economics undertook an in-depth economic impact analysis on behalf of Cardiff University. The analysis considered the economic and social impact of the university on the UK economy covering teaching and learning activities, research, the direct, indirect and induced effect associated with the university’s physical footprint, as well as its contribution to exports arising from […]
It’s the Finance, Stupid! The Decline of Part-time Higher Education and What to Do About It – October 2015
| Published: | 29 October, 2015 |
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London Economics have contributed to a new Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) Report on part-time higher education. The analysis by Dr Gavan Conlon and Maike Halterbeck contrasts the methodology underpinning current official estimate of the RAB charge and that presented in previous work undertaken by London Economics for million+ and the IPPR. Given the differences […]
The Death of the Saturday Job – June 2015
| Published: | June, 2015 |
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Read London Economics’ report for the UK Commission of Employment and Skills on the extent of young people combining work with study.
Delivering Value from the Higher Education Estate – April 2015
| Published: | 16 April, 2015 |
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The Association of University Directors of Estates (AUDE) has published the report ‘Delivering Value from the Higher Education Estate’ produced by Kilner Planning and London Economics. Delivering value from the estate is a core element of the Phase II Review of Sir Ian Diamond’s review into Efficiency and Effectiveness in Higher Education. The report documents […]
The Impact of the Minimum Wage on Young People – March 2015
| Published: | 18 March, 2015 |
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London Economics were asked by the Low Pay Commission to undertake an analysis of the impact of the recent slowdown and freeze in the national minimum wage on young people’s earnings and employment outcomes.
The Earnings and Employment Returns to A Levels – March 2015
| Published: | 22 March, 2015 |
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London Economics were commissioned by the Department for Education to analyse the returns to A levels. The core results indicated that compared to GCSEs/O levels, there are strong positive wage returns to A levels – irrespective of whether the individual goes on to complete further or higher qualifications. The full report is available here.
Economic Analysis of Business Models for Open Access Monographs – January 2015
| Published: | 22 January, 2015 |
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The report looks at existing and emerging business models for open-access publishing of scholarly monographs (including scholarly editions, edited volumes and catalogues). A typology of business models is developed based on institutional setup, incentives for the participating parties and revenue sources. The analysis is informed by theoretical considerations and interviews with publishers and academics in […]
Reaching Higher: Reforming Student Loans to Broaden Access to Postgraduate Study – October 2014
| Published: | October, 2014 |
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London Economics were commissioned by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) to model the costs to the Exchequer associated with the introduction of a loan scheme for postgraduate students.
Cheating Risk from Online Essays – September 2014
| Published: | September, 2014 |
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London Economics were commissioned by Ofqual to undertake a mystery shopping exercise of ‘student support’ services available online. To undertake the independent research, London Economics engaged with a number of online companies who offer to write essays for students. The commissioned essays were passed on to experts at Ofqual for subsequent marking, which demonstrated that, […]
Assessing Value for Money in Sixth Form Education – June 2014
| Published: | 16 June, 2014 |
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London Economics were commissioned by the Association of Sixth Form Colleges to undertake a detailed analysis of the value for money in Sixth Form education in England. Based on a number of merged data sets, the analysis demonstrated the exceptionally strong attainment outcomes achieved by students attending Sixth Form Colleges, as well as the superior […]