Tag Archives: 2024
To Launch, or Not to Launch? A Model of Space Debris and Satellite Operator Decision Making
| Sector: | Space. | |
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| Client: | N/A | |
| Published: | 19 November, 2024 |
In this paper, presented at the 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Milan , 14-18 October 2024, we develop a dynamic economic model that considers the choice of multiple satellite operators on whether to develop and launch a satellite. This choice is dependent on the risk of collision, which is modelled as a function of […]
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2023 Childcare Providersâ Finances Report
| Sector: | Education and Labour Markets. | |
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| Client: | Department for Education | |
| Published: | 28 November, 2024 |
London Economics were commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE) to investigate the state of childcare providersâ finances and the cost of childcare to parents, using information from the 2023 Survey of Childcare and Early Years Providers (in partnership with IFF Research). In the midst of an historic expansion in government funding for childcare […]
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The Economic and Social Impact of Lancaster University – October 2024
| Sector: | Education and Labour Markets. | |
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| Client: | Lancaster University | |
| Published: | 4 October, 2024 |
London Economics were commissioned to assess the economic and social impact of Lancaster University to the United Kingdom. The total economic impact on the UK economy associated with Lancaster Universityâs activities in the 2021-22 academic year was estimated at approximately £2.0 billion. Of this total: Lancaster Universityâs research and knowledge exchange activities accounted for £726 million (37%) of this impact; […]
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The Economic Impact of Welsh Universitiesâ Teaching, Research, and Innovation
| Sector: | Education and Labour Markets. | |
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| Client: | Universities Wales | |
| Published: | October, 2024 |
London Economics were commissioned to assess the impact of Welsh universitiesâ teaching, research, and innovation activities on the UK economy, focusing on the 2021-22 academic year. This report follows our recent analysis of the impact of the teaching, research and innovation activities of the UK higher education (HE) sector as a whole (here), and also […]
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The Economic Impact of Higher Education Teaching, Research, and Innovation
| Sector: | Education and Labour Markets. | |
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| Client: | Universities UK | |
| Published: | 05 September, 2024 |
London Economics were commissioned to assess the impact of the UK higher education sectorâs teaching, research, and innovation activities on the UK economy, focusing on the 2021-22 academic year. This analysis builds upon our previous analyses of the economic impact of the UK higher education sector in 2021-22, in relation to the sectorâs institutional expenditures […]
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The Economic, Social and Cultural Impact of the University of Birmingham
| Sector: | Education and Labour Markets. | |
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| Client: | University of Birmingham | |
| Published: | June, 2024 |
London Economics were commissioned to assess the economic, social and cultural impact of the University of Birmingham to the United Kingdom. The total economic impact on the UK economy associated with the University of Birminghamâs activities in the 2021-22 academic year was estimated at approximately ÂŁ4.4 billion. Of this total: The University of Birminghamâs research […]
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Updated Constituency-level Data on the Benefits and Costs of International Students
| Sector: | Education and Labour Markets. | |
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| Client: | Higher Education Policy Institute and Kaplan International Pathways | |
| Published: | 20 June, 2024 |
London Economics were commissioned by the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) and Kaplan International Pathways to assess the benefits and costs of international higher education (HE) students to the UK economy in 2021-22 based on the new UK parliamentary constituency boundaries, building on our previous work which used the previous boundaries (see here). The new […]
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General Election Briefings: Examination of General Election Manifesto Commitments on Higher Education Fees and Funding
| Sector: | Education and Labour Markets. | |
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| Client: | Nuffield Foundation | |
| Published: | 25 June, 2024 |
Funded by the Nuffield Foundation, London Economics are undertaking a range of in-depth analyses in relation to higher education fees and funding arrangements across the four Home Nations of the UK, ahead of the next General Election. Following our earlier in-depth analyses of higher education fees and funding across the UK (available here), this report […]
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The Exchequer Benefits and Costs Associated with the Graduate Route Visa – May 2024
| Sector: | Education and Labour Markets. | |
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| Client: | Higher Education Policy Institute, Kaplan International Pathway, and National Union of Students | |
| Published: | 7 May, 2024 |
In the context of the ongoing rapid review of the Graduate Route visa by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), due to report its findings by 14th May 2024, and the significant political debate on restrictions on the number of international students and graduates (and their dependants) in the UK, London Economics was commissioned by the […]
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Assessing the Costs of Removing Undergraduate Tuition Fees Across the UK
| Sector: | Education and Labour Markets. | |
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| Client: | University and College Union | |
| Published: | 10 May, 2024 |
London Economics were commissioned by the University and College Union to assess the impact on the Exchequer, students/graduates, and higher education institutions of introducing free tuition fees for undergraduate students across the UK. This involves the removal of fees for all UK domiciled students studying anywhere in the UK, and a corresponding increase in public […]
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Forecasting the Potential Exchequer Cost of the English Higher Education Funding System
| Sector: | Education and Labour Markets. | |
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| Client: | Association of Colleges | |
| Published: | 9 April, 2024 |
The recent reforms to student loan repayment terms implemented in response to the Augar Review are expected to result in a large decline in the net Exchequer cost of the English higher education funding system (e.g. see our analysis on behalf of the Nuffield Foundation here). However, in spite of these reforms, the Governmentâs costs […]
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How Should Undergraduate Fees Be Funded? Analysis of Policy Proposals for the Higher Education Policy Institute
| Sector: | Education and Labour Markets. | |
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| Client: | Higher Education Policy Institute | |
| Published: | 11 April, 2024 |
As part of its new collection of essays on the funding of undergraduate degrees in the UK, we were commissioned by the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) to assess the implications of five different proposals for reforming the higher education funding system, including four proposals for England and one for Scotland. Specifically, in addition to […]
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Investigating the Impact of the Apprenticeship Levy on Training Outcomes
| Sector: | Education and Labour Markets. | |
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| Client: | Association of Colleges | |
| Published: | 9 April, 2024 |
Download this document The Apprenticeship Levy came into effect in April 2017 and it is set at a rate of 0.5% of an employerâs pay bill for employers with annual pay bill in excess of ÂŁ3 million. Employers paying the Levy in England can spend the funds on Apprenticeship training within 24 months and are […]
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Cosmic Britannia – How the UK Can Succeed in the New Space Age?
| Sector: | UK Government. | |
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| Client: | N/A | |
| Published: | April, 2024 |
The space industry is moving fast with more countries than ever becoming space-capable. This leaves the question – How can the UK can succeed in the new space age and achieve cosmic Britannia? This presentation explores the UK’s vision for space, the goals it wants to achieve, and the challenges it must overcome to succeed. […]
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Reforming Student Maintenance: Assessing Options for Increasing Higher Education Maintenance Support in England
| Sector: | Education and Labour Markets. | |
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| Client: | The Sutton Trust | |
| Published: | 21 March, 2024 |
As part of a General Election policy briefing looking into the student maintenance system, London Economics were commissioned by the Sutton Trust to assess the implications of a range of different options for increasing maintenance support under the English higher education funding system. While the tuition fee system has received much political and media attention […]
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Cancer Research at Glasgow: The Economic Impact of the Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute and the University of Glasgowâs School of Cancer Sciences
| Sector: | Education and Labour Markets. | |
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| Client: | University of Glasgow | |
| Published: | 18 March, 2024 |
London Economics were commissioned to assess the economic impact of the Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute (formerly Beatson Institute) and the University of Glasgowâs School of Cancer Sciences in the United Kingdom. The total economic impact on the UK economy associated with the CRUK Scotland Instituteâs and the School of Cancer Sciencesâ activities in 2021-22 […]
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General Election Briefings: Examination of Higher Education Fees and Funding Across the UK – February 2024
| Sector: | Education and Labour Markets. | |
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| Client: | Nuffield Foundation | |
| Published: | 6 February, 2024 |
Funded by the Nuffield Foundation, London Economics are undertaking a range of in-depth analyses in relation to higher education fees and funding arrangements across the four Home Nations of the UK, ahead of the next General Election. Building on more than a decade of our research on higher education funding systems across the four Home […]
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Space Launch Dashboard
| Sector: | Space. | |
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| Client: | N/A | |
| Published: | 20 February, 2024 |
Starship above the Texas coast. Credit: SpaceX Space launch dashboard Space is vast, and launch is no exception, since the dawn of the space age thousands of rockets and satellites have been launched from across the world. To shed light on this vast industry, today we are pleased to announce the launch of our our […]
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The Economic Impact of the Russell Group Universitiesâ R&D Activities
| Sector: | Education and Labour Markets. | |
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| Client: | The Russell Group | |
| Published: | 28 February, 2024 |
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 Groupâs core research and commercialisation activities in 2021/22 was approximately ÂŁ37.6 billion. In terms of the components of this […]
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Top Trends in Space, 2024
| Sector: | Space. | |
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| Client: | N/A | |
| Published: | 11 January, 2024 |
As we enter 2024 the London Economics Ltd Space Team shares its thoughts on the top space industry trends to watch out for this year.
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The Funding Shortfall in Sixth Form Education – January 2024
| Sector: | Education and Labour Markets. | |
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| Client: | Sixth Form Colleges Association | |
| Published: | 26 January, 2024 |
Download this document London Economics were commissioned by the Sixth Form Colleges Association to analyse the funding shortfall in sixth form (16-19) education in Sixth Form Colleges, focusing on projected funding needs per learner for the 2025-26 academic year. The key findings are as follows. Compared to current 16-19 funding in 2023-24, by […]