a discussion of industrial policy was held in Birmingham this weekend.
Category Archives: Industry
July Conference: Jack Jones, the Bullock report & industrial democracy
The great power of the trade unions and sympathetic Governments in the late 1960s and the 1970s provided an opportunity for the working class in Britain to start becoming the ruling class.
July Conference: Innovation held back
It is a popular myth that capitalism brings innovation, every system does it’s just what we humans are always pursuing.
July Conference: AI debate
the benefits of automation and AI are not always evenly distributed.
July Conference: AI debate
the benefits of automation and AI are not always evenly distributed.
July Conference: Can Britain benefit from renewable energy products?
Baron Stern of Brentford and author of the Stern Report predicted that the market for low-carbon energy products will be worth at least $500 billion by 2050.
July Conference: EU has undermined our industry
Capitalism ONLY uses innovation if it benefits its short-term interests and if any innovation maximises the productivity of the labour force.
July Conference: outsourcing production is a fundamental problem
The dominance of the financial services sector in the UK, particularly in the City of London, has overshadowed other industries. Over reliance on a single sector can leave the economy vulnerable to fluctuations in that industry. Diversification is crucial for a balanced and resilient economy.
July Conference: Herrings and potatoes
The British economy is dominated by services industries. These include retail, hospitality, professional services, business administration and finance. The four main sectors of activity are agriculture, construction, production and services.
July Conference: Automation, what does the humble car wash have to teach us?
University or a vocational education? For me, this is a tale of two children…