Geoeconomics

What we do

We research and consult in the field of sustainable economic development within the UK and internationally. Geoeconomics - What we do

In this section:

Research
Our current portfolio of research covers the green knowledge economy, social enterprise and investment and corporate responsibility. Consultancy
Our consultancy services are based on the specialist expertise and professional experience of our principals, as well as our network of partners. Tools
We offer unique decision-support tools for business and government stakeholders who need an evidence-based approach to sustainable economic development.
Briefs

Does Britain have the skills for a green industrial revolution?

The UK Government has made the idea of a ‘green industrial revolution’ one of the cornerstones of its economic policies. Low carbon and environmental goods and services are expected to generate 400,000 jobs over the next eight years (BERR, 2009). With unemployment predicted to carry on rising for another two years, these new job opportunities are clearly priceless.

This second issue of Geoeconomics Briefs shows that Britain could miss out on the ‘green industrial revolution’ owing to the decline of its skilled manual workforce at Level 3 (craft and technician jobs – plumbers, fitters, electricians, maintenance engineers, etc) in manufacturing production and construction. Evidence to support this argument is based on an up-dated analysis of the individual records of the Labour Force Survey for 2000 and 2008.   You can download the Brief here.
We undertake research in three areas that are intellectually and politically challenging – the green knowledge economy, social enterprise and investment, and corporate responsibility. Across these areas we provide strategic consultancy to public, private and third sector clients. We have developed highly sophisticated tools that provide our clients with insight, evidence and options for strategy development. We have developed highly sophisticated tools that provide our clients with insight, evidence and options for strategy development.