Business and innovation
We are analysing and responding to the global political economy, developing cutting-edge research for commercial opportunities and advocating for a more, responsible, ethical business environment.
Research impact case studies
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Putting mental health research into practice
Charities might not be the first thing people think about when they hear the word ‘industry’. However, third sector and charitable companies like Second Step contribute tens of billions of pounds to the UK economy each year - Dr Myles-Jay Linton -
Informal governance and achieving sustainability – the next steps for Bristol Pound
Launched in 2012, the Bristol Pound (£B) is the UK’s largest local currency, operating in both digital and cash forms. It aims to create a more resilient and sustainable independent business sector in Bristol, and a fairer and more inclusive local economy by changing how individuals and organisations behave financially. -
Reducing the Poverty Premium
In 2016 the Personal Finance Research Centre measured for the first time how many current low-income households are actually affected by poverty premium, and by how much.