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Foundational Economy

LONG READ: Death of the high street – the solutions are already here

Ani Saunders and Ed Thomas Jones investigate the so-called death of the high street and what can be done to revive Welsh town centres.

23rd January (26th January)
  • People and Places
Lowri Cunnington Wynn explores the potential of Restanza for Blaenau.

Restanza in Blaenau: New Foundational Politics

Lowri Cunnington Wynn explores the way communities can revitalise the place they live in through the idea of ‘restanza’, the active choice to stay.

18th July (7th July)
  • People and Places

Thinking Small First: The Underlying Principles of Business Support in Wales

Dr. Llyr ap Gareth reflects on the necessary principles that should underpin the discussion of business support in FSB Wales’ new report.

22nd February (26th May)
  • Politics and Policy

IWA Analysis: Where Next for the Foundational Economy?

Over the last two years the IWA has been exploring the foundational economy through a project to develop new ideas

20th January (18th May)
  • Politics and Policy
A picture of Womanby street in Cardiff

IWA View: No Country for Young Folks: Looking for the Full Picture of the Welsh ‘Brain Drain’

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.

22nd October (20th May)
  • People and Places

IWA Analysis: The Economics of Caring

Jack Watkins suggests that understanding of the foundational economy points towards reforms that can help improve social care.

16th September (15th September)
  • Politics and Policy

Rejuvenating Wales

Prof. Gerry Holtham outlines the challenges facing Wales ageing economy and argues for striking out boldly in a different direction.

27th May (24th May)
  • Politics and Policy

Roads to Nowhere?

The political parties responded to our ‘Big Questions’ on the economy – now the IWA analyse what their answers mean for Wales.

21st April (21st April)
  • IWA News

The Big Questions: Economy

The parties competing for your vote in the upcoming election respond to our Big Questions on the economy.

21st April (21st April)
  • Politics and Policy
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