Publications
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Economics & Social Policy Publications
When Hassle Means Help
Dr Oliver Marc Hartwich and Lawrence KayWhen Hassle Means Help, with contributions from international welfare experts, examines why conditionality works well in other countries, such as the US, Sweden and Germany – why it isn’t working in the UK – and how governments can most effectively get people back into work.
You’re Hired! Encouraging the employment of ex-offenders
Julian Chant, Ben Ullmann and Gavin LockhartEach year, in England and Wales, approximately 66,000 offenders will return to society from prison. The estimated total cost of re-offending to society is £13 billion per year. You’re Hired! investigates ways of encouraging the employment of ex-offenders, thus reducing these figures.
Paying for Success: How to make contracting out work in employment services
Dr Oliver Marc HartwichThis report examines five countries that have reformed the way in which they provide employment services to jobseekers: Australia, the United States (Wisconsin), Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands.
Quelling the Pensions Storm: Lessons from the past
Dr Oliver Marc HartwichQuelling the Pensions Storm argues that the Government should learn from the past and make additional reforms to every part of the system. They should make it easier for employers to provide good pensions, confront the risks in personal accounts and introduce a new Single-Tier State Pension. The goal is better pensions for all.
Towards better transport: Funding new infrastructure with future road pricing revenue
Dr Oliver Marc Hartwich and Briar LipsonAccording to Towards Better Transport traffic congestion is now endemic, affecting not just large cities but also the core motorway network and small towns. It currently costs the UK economy in the region of £20bn per year.
Little Britons: Financing Childcare Choice
Louisa MitchellLittle Britons assesses research on parental preferences and reviews how state childcare is currently funded, how it supports individual families and its impact on the private and voluntary sectors.
Give and Let Give: building a culture of philanthropy in the financial services industry
Rhodri Davies and Louisa MitchellThe most comprehensive report into the state and future of British philanthropy in the City this decade. Give and Let Giveis designed to stimulate high-earning City professionals to embark on a philanthropic journey.
Give and Let Give: building a culture of philanthropy in the financial services industry
Rhodri Davies and Louisa MitchellThe most comprehensive report into the state and future of British philanthropy in the City this decade. Give and Let Giveis designed to stimulate high-earning City professionals to embark on a philanthropic journey.
More Mirage than Miracle: assessing the UK’s economic performance
Dr Oliver Marc Hartwich and Briar LipsonBank of America Chief Economist Europe Dr Holger Schmieding, Policy Exchange Chief Economist Dr Oliver Marc Hartwich and Policy Exchange Research Fellow Briar Lipson assess the UK’s economic performance since 1992.
2056: What future for Maggie’s Children?
Roger GoughUsing demographic projections to map key public policy challenges UK society faces over the next 50 years, Policy Exchange – together with charity Age Concern – has commissioned MPs, academics and business figures to consider the policy tools needed for younger generations to be able to approach later life with confidence.
