Publications in: Public Policy
Economic Benefit Realisation and Evaluation of the Met Office Hadley Centre Climate Programme (HCCP)
| Published: | 23 January, 2025 |
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London Economics conducted an evaluation of the Met Office Hadley Centre Climate Programme (HCCP) for the UK Department of Energy Security and Net Zero. The study assessed the 2018–2021 programme, highlighting its critical contributions to climate science, policy-making, and economic resilience. The evaluation revealed that HCCP delivered significant economic value, achieving a Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR) […]
Consumer Survey on App Stores, Internet of Things and Connected Places
| Published: | 23 December, 2024 |
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London Economics, in collaboration with YouGov, were commissioned by the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) to conduct two consumer surveys. These surveys aimed to explore consumer perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors toward app stores, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and connected places technologies. The findings contribute to shaping policies under the UK Government’s National […]
The Value of the Met Office Public Weather Service to the General Public
| Published: | 05 September, 2024 |
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London Economics were commissioned by the Met Office to estimate the value that the UK public places on the Met Office’s Public Weather Service. The value was estimated through conducting a survey of the UK general population. The overall value is explored, as well as the value of different aspects of weather forecasts. The study […]
Study on Environmental Information Published by Four Promotional and Development Banks
| Published: | May, 2024 |
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This study undertaken by LE’s subsidiary LE Europe examines the proactive publication practices of four promotional and development banks —the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau, and the Banco Português de Fomento—when it comes to environmental information concerning the projects they finance. Subjects covered by the study include what information the […]
Green Home Finance: Expert Analysis from a Behavioural Perspective
| Published: | 1 March, 2024 |
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Green home finance presents an opportunity to support the UK Government in achieving its Net Zero Ambitions. This study by London Economics and partners Basis Social, Cambridge University and University College London explores the appetite for GHF products amongst consumers, the barriers and enablers to GHF delivery, and how behavioural science can be used to […]
Venture Capital Schemes Evaluation – SEIS and EIS
| Published: | 22 November, 2023 |
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How do HMRC’s Venture Capital Schemes help reduce the challenges early-stage businesses face in struggling to raise finance and how do they impact company performance? London Economics worked with Kantar Public and Ipsos to undertake mixed methods evaluations of HMRC’s Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme and Enterprise Investment Scheme. These schemes aim to incentivise investment in […]
How Can Governments Best Support Businesses During Times of Crisis? An Evaluation of the Covid-19 Loan Guarantee Schemes, Led by London Economics, Addresses This Question
| Published: | 28 November, 2023 |
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In March 2020, in response to the massive disruption caused to businesses by the Covid-19 pandemic, the government rapidly deployed £78bn of finance to business through the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS), the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS). The second of three phases of the […]
Women’s Health Economics: Investing in the 51 Per Cent
| Published: | 02 October, 2023 |
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London Economics was commissioned by the NHS Confederation to conduct the data analysis and econometric modelling for a report on women’s health economics in the UK. The study found that for every additional £1 of public investment in obstetrics and gynaecology services per woman in England, there is an estimated return on investment of £11. […]
Evaluation of the Trade Credit Reinsurance (TCR) Scheme
| Published: | 12 July, 2023 |
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The uncertainties created by the COVID-19 pandemic posed serious risks to businesses and by extension to the trade credit insurance (TCI) market. To prevent the likely withdrawal of cover from the TCI market by insurers, the government decided to design and operate the Trade Credit Reinsurance (TCR) Scheme. The scheme’s aim was to support UK […]
Share Schemes Evaluation – CSOP, SAYE, SIP
| Published: | 5 June, 2023 |
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HMRC commissioned London Economics to conduct an evaluation of three tax-advantaged employee share schemes (TASS), which form part of the government’s non-structural tax reliefs. Specifically, HMRC were seeking a quantitative, qualitative and econometric analysis of Company Share Option Plan (CSOP), Save As You Earn (SAYE) and Share Incentive Plan (SIP). CSOP, SAYE and SIP aim […]