Dr Jack Watkins from the IWA explores the realities of the ‘Brain Drain’ – and asks how Wales can be a good place to live for young poeple.
Fair Taxation
Mike Hedges MS advocates a reexamination of the UK taxation system, and outlines some proposals for reforming it.
Universities Deliver Economic Benefits for the Whole of Wales
New research reveals that Welsh universities create 1 in 20 jobs in Wales, alongside significant economic benefits for communities.
IWA Analysis: The Economics of Caring
Jack Watkins suggests that understanding of the foundational economy points towards reforms that can help improve social care.
Rejuvenating Wales
Prof. Gerry Holtham outlines the challenges facing Wales ageing economy and argues for striking out boldly in a different direction.
Senedd 2021 and Tax Part 2: What the Manifestos Have to Say
Rhys ap Gwilym says the main parties’ manifestos bear out his fear that Wales’ politicians would be fiscally timid ahead of the Senedd election
One Wales Two: Are Labour and Plaid’s Manifestos on the Same Page?
Two weeks ahead of the 2021 Senedd election, Harry Thompson assesses the potential for agreement on economic policy between Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru.
Roads to Nowhere?
The political parties responded to our ‘Big Questions’ on the economy – now the IWA analyse what their answers mean for Wales.
The Big Questions: Economy
The parties competing for your vote in the upcoming election respond to our Big Questions on the economy.