Investment - Articles - LGIM comments on Review of UK Economic Statistics report


James Carrick, Economist at Legal & General Investment Management, comments on the independent review of UK economic statistics report published today by Professor Sir Charles Bean, which investigated whether statisticians are adequately measuring the modern digital economy.

 “We agree with the review that statisticians are failing to capture the revolution in the digital and knowledge economy. Our own research shows that real GDP growth could be around ½% higher than statistics imply, because statisticians are mis-measuring key areas including IT hardware, software prices, cheap digital services and the sharing economy.

 “If, as we believe, growth is higher than assumed, this can explain the productivity conundrum that has puzzled economists since the recession – why is it that employment growth has been so rapid despite weak GDP growth?

 “This is not simply a matter of statistics; it means living standards are higher than commonly assumed. Moreover, it suggests employment growth should remain strong, which is a great backdrop for UK households”.
  

Back to Index


Similar News to this Story

Earnings boom overshadows Middle East gloom
Global markets trade higher on earnings optimism. Apple beats on strong iPhone sales. NatWest raises guidance as economic risks rise. Gold caught betw
Volatile oil prices ahead of key central bank meetings
Brent crude hits a wartime high of $126 a barrel before retreating. The volatile prices set the scene ahead of the Bank of England and ECB decisions.
Comments as Bank of England hold rates to 3.75%
Hymans Robertson, Standard Life and Schroders comment as Bank of England holds rates at 3.75%, as policymakers pause to assess the impact of conflict

Site Search

Exact   Any  

Latest Actuarial Jobs

Actuarial Login

Email
Password
 Jobseeker    Client
Reminder Logon

APA Sponsors

Actuarial Jobs & News Feeds

Jobs RSS News RSS

WikiActuary

Be the first to contribute to our definitive actuarial reference forum. Built by actuaries for actuaries.