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Benchmarking UK competitiveness in the global economy

Reviews the latest international data benchmarking UK economic performance against its major competitors. BIS economics paper number 19.

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Benchmarking UK competitiveness in the global economy

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This economics paper provides a comprehensive review of the latest international data benchmarking the UK’s relative economic performance against its major competitors. It explores the most recent research on UK productivity and trade performance, and examines in detail the underlying drivers of UK competitiveness.

Published 26 October 2012