On 3 September, we brought together researchers from Universities of Birmingham, Curtin, Strathclyde and the OECD at the University of Birmingham for a meeting of the Regional Economic Modelling Group. Regional economics remains highly relevant to policy, and regional models have an important role in informing evidence-based policy decisions. The workshop was an opportunity to … Continue reading “How Regional Models can Inform Policy Decisions- Notes from the Regional Economic Modelling Group Meeting”
Tag: Regional policy
Changing Work/Places: Remote Work and the Prospect of Rural and Coastal Revival in Great Britain
A new paper from City-REDI researcher Darja Reuschke and Julie MacLevy (University of Bristol) investigates the geographical implications of the post-COVID surge in remote working. The rise of remote working has been widely seen as a potential gamechanger for the UK’s economic geography. Could it finally enable people to move away from cities, support revival … Continue reading “Changing Work/Places: Remote Work and the Prospect of Rural and Coastal Revival in Great Britain”
Developing Priority Clusters across Greater Birmingham
The Birmingham Economic Review is out now! This year’s report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the city’s economy amid the wider geopolitical landscape, and actionable measures that businesses and stakeholders from across the city-region can take to drive economic growth. Read the full Birmingham Economic Review 2025. Johannes Read argues that Birmingham’s economy, like … Continue reading “Developing Priority Clusters across Greater Birmingham”
Beyond ‘what works’, who works, how and at what scales for the civic university: reflections from the Regional Studies Association Conference, Porto May 2025
In a blog, originally published by the National Civic Impact Accelerator, Johannes Read and Matthew Guest reflect on the Regional Studies Association Conference. Building on from the backdrop of a renewed interest in the civic role that universities play in their local areas, members of the National Civic Impact Accelerator (NCIA) team co-led a special session at … Continue reading “Beyond ‘what works’, who works, how and at what scales for the civic university: reflections from the Regional Studies Association Conference, Porto May 2025”
Rethinking Regional Policy: Embracing the Capability Approach (Key Learnings From Maria Abreu’s Seminar)
In the realm of regional policy, there exists a conventional approach which focuses on resources and life satisfaction. However, a more inclusive and pluralistic perspective, known as the capability approach, has gained popularity. Though commonly implemented in small-scale projects, it has the potential to revolutionize regional policy. In this blog, Sara Hassan writes about Maria’s … Continue reading “Rethinking Regional Policy: Embracing the Capability Approach (Key Learnings From Maria Abreu’s Seminar)”