Publications in: Labour markets
The Economic Impact of the University of Warwick
| Published: | 2 July, 2025 |
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London Economics were commissioned to assess the economic impact of the University of Warwick, focusing on the 2022-23 academic year. The total economic impact of the University’s activities on the UK economy in 2022-23 was estimated at approximately £3.8 billion. Of this total: The University’s research and knowledge exchange activities accounted for £1.1 billion of […]
Estimating the Economic and Social Value of Volunteering
| Published: | 11 July, 2025 |
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The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) commissioned London Economics, working with The Social Agency and New Philanthropy Capital (NPC) to monetise the economic and social value of volunteering in England. The work implements a methodology developed by London Economics for DCMS by combining desk research and stakeholder workshops with academics, local government officials, […]
Commission on Students in Higher Education – July 2025
| Published: | 19 July, 2025 |
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As part of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Students, London Economics were commissioned by the University of the Arts London on behalf of the National Union of Students to assess the impact on the Exchequer, students/graduates, and higher education institutions of introducing maintenance grants and alternative repayment options in respect of undergraduate student loans across […]
Understanding the Career Paths of SHAPE Graduates and Their Contribution to the UK Economy
| Published: | 10 June, 2025 |
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The British Academy has published an interactive dashboard and accompanying briefings looking at the career paths of SHAPE graduates (i.e. those with a degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, and the Arts for People and the Economy) and their contribution to the UK economy. The analysis and reporting underpinning the publications were undertaken by London Economics […]
Closing the Gaps: Funding, Inclusion, and Quality in Childcare in England
| Published: | 16 June, 2025 |
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Government support for childcare has been expanding rapidly since the announcement in the Spring 2023 Budget. By September 2025, children aged two and younger from eligible working households will be eligible for 30 hours of entitlement funded childcare. However, work by London Economics for Save the Children estimated that the funding proposed by the government […]
The Economic Impact of the Russell Group Universities’ R&D Activities
| Published: | 28 February, 2024 |
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London Economics were commissioned to assess the economic impact of research and commercialisation activities undertaken by the 24 Russell Group universities on the UK economy. Our analysis estimates that the total economic impact of the Russell Group’s core research and commercialisation activities in 2021/22 was approximately £37.6 billion. In terms of the components of this […]
Estimating the Potential Impact of Policy Changes on International Student Demand for UK Higher Education
| Published: | 8 February, 2021 |
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London Economics were commissioned by the Department for Education to undertake an analysis of: The price elasticity of international student enrolments with respect to changes in the level of tuition fees charged – separately at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and for EU and non-EU domiciled students. The potential impact on first-year EU student enrolments and […]
Assessing the Economic Returns to Level 4 and 5 STEM-based Qualifications – July 2019
| Published: | 16 July, 2019 |
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London Economics were commissioned by the Gatsby Foundation to undertake an assessment of the net graduate premium and net Exchequer benefit associated with Higher Technical Education qualifications at Level 4 and Level 5. For full-time students, the analysis suggests that the net benefits to students undertaking specific STEM-based qualifications at Level 4/5 are substantial (and […]
Impact of the ONS Review on the Deficit – December 2018
| Published: | 10 December, 2018 |
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On 17th December 2018, the Office for National Statistics is expected to publish its recommendation on its review of the National Accounting treatment of student loans. This guidance will have significant consequences for the possible recommendations of the Augar Review, as well as the ability of the Government to implement any of those recommendations. Given […]
Estimating the Costs Associated with the Student Support Offer – December 2018
| Published: | 10 December, 2018 |
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Following publication in the Telegraph of some possibilities emerging from the Augar review, London Economics have estimated the economic cost associated with reducing annual tuition fees to £6,500 (with no additional Teaching grant); removing real interest rates; and reducing the repayment threshold to £21,000. The result is a £2.8 billion reduction in funding (per cohort) […]