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Explore the latest evidence-based research our consulting teams have undertaken in partnership with clients. From high-impact, groundbreaking thought leadership pieces to rigorous analysis of the economic, social and environmental impact of an organisation’s activities. And from an in-depth examination of key global trends to answering specific organisations’ questions.

This research details for the first time the varied ways that ornamental horticulture and landscaping contribute value to the UK economy.

Following the 2016 referendum, economic uncertainty has spread across several industries within the UK economy. This report is Oxford Economics’ and Thomson Reuters’ exploration of the impact of the UK’s potential departure from the EU on the legal services industry.

2018 will be remembered as a landmark year in the history of the data economy, marked by a dramatic increase in consumer awareness of the power, scope, and risks of corporate data strategies, and by sweeping changes to the regulatory environment.

Independent schools support £13.7 billion of UK GDP annually, associated with over 300,000 jobs and £4.1 billion of yearly tax revenues. They help the exchequer further by providing an alternative to state-funded education, and boost the economy’s long-term productive potential by improving educational outcomes.

The rail supply industry has been a dynamic and vital part of the U.S. economy for over 200 years–spurring value in excess of $74 billion in 2017 alone and supporting more than 650,000 jobs.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving beyond the hype cycle, as more and more organizations seek to adopt AI-related technologies. These organizations are focusing on prioritizing functional areas and use cases, placing a stronger emphasis on topline growth, taking up a renewed interest in their data infrastructure and articulating greater unease about the skills of their knowledge workers. This report explores how they are approaching strategic imperatives, defining value drivers, building foundational capabilities and improving access to talent — as well as how their efforts could drive exponential competitive advantage.

Petroleum markets must shift from an era of “organizational centricity,” in which companies and service providers largely defined what to produce and market to customers, to one of “individual centricity,” in which tech-savvy consumers demand customized engagement and experiences.

Even “normal weather” impacts the chemicals, petroleum and industrial products industries on a daily basis, whether through operations needs, critical infrastructure requirements or dangers for field workers. Some companies in these industries are reaping benefits from weather data by leveraging insights to reduce costs and increase revenues.

Attracting and retaining the right talent is crucial to an organisation’s success, wherever in the world it operates. For the seventh year running, this report––created in partnership with Hays, the global recruitment consultant––presents an exhaustive analysis of the labour market landscape in 33 countries, for the benefit of workers, firms, and policymakers.

Security for connected and autonomous vehicles gets a lot of attention, but companies need to focus on fundamentals – the industrial systems used for manufacturing automobiles and their increasingly high-tech components. Bringing “intelligent industrial things” online without effective cybersecurity puts an entire company at risk.

European migrants living in the UK contribute £2,300 more to public purse each year than the average adult, suggesting a net contribution of £78,000 to the exchequer over their lifespan in the UK.

Destinations and policymakers should embrace digital platforms and data-driven innovation, to drive tourism performance.

Technology will displace 28 million workers in the ASEAN region by 2028, but by boosting real incomes it will generate new demands for workers too. Jobs will evolve, rather than disappear, posing a considerable reskilling challenge to ASEAN workers.

IndiaStack is significantly lowering innovation costs in the country, making it easier for businesses to build digital solutions.

Rising US life insurance payouts boost America’s house prices and employment, cut poverty, and reduce federal spending.

Charter’s investments in its people, infrastructure and operations contribute $48 billion to US GDP and supports nearly half a million jobs. Charter Communications is the second largest cable operator in the US, employing more than 94,000 workers and serving more than 26 million customers across 41 states. To quantify the economic value generated through their operations and investments, Charter engaged Oxford Economics to develop an impact assessment. The findings from the study highlight the broad-based and critical value the cable company provides across the US and within each state.

In 2016, the BAE Systems military aircraft business sustained nearly 48,900 jobs in the UK, supported a £3.2 billion contribution to GDP and made a total tax contribution of £900 million to the Exchequer.

Following the 2017 study on the contribution of BAE Systems to the UK economy, the company asked Oxford Economics to estimate the economic impact of one of its UK businesses. The report finds that in 2016 BAE Systems military aircraft business sustained nearly 48,900 jobs in the UK, supported a £3.2 billion contribution to GDP and a made total tax contribution of £900 million to the Exchequer. In addition, in 2016, the BAE Systems military aircraft business exported £1.3 billion worth of goods and services—equivalent to 0.2 percent of UK exports in that year.

In 2017, the Global Infrastructure Hub, in partnership with Oxford Economics, launched the Global Infrastructure Outlook study to explore how much the world needs to invest in infrastructure in the years to 2040, and in which sectors this investment would be needed. This paper extends the Global Infrastructure Outlook research to cover all 10 of the G20’s ‘Compact With Africa’ (CWA) countries. In the first part of our analysis, we estimate the total infrastructure investment needs of the 10 CWA countries between 2016 and 2040 to be US $2.0 trillion (this is our forecast of “relative investment need”). This is equivalent to 6.8 percent of total projected GDP for the 10 countries over that period.

Blog|3 July 2018

Combatting illicit trade – consumer motivations and stakeholder perspectives

Thought Leadership Team
Thought Leadership Team
Oxford Economics
Combatting illicit trade – consumer motivations and stakeholder perspectives

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Illicit trade is a persistent and growing threat, as technology, the global economy and e-commerce open new opportunities for counterfeit products to infiltrate supply chains and provide consumers with illicit products. Many understand the risks—that illicit trade can cause serious public health issues, and that the proceeds from illicit sales fund other criminal activities. Others view some form of illicit trade as the soft underbelly of the global economy— the price to be paid for frictionless trade.

A new study from Oxford Economics seeks to understand this evolving issue better—specifically, the attitudes and behaviours of those that influence the demand and the supply for illicit goods, so that illicit trade can be contained. We surveyed more than 37,000 consumers, across 37 European countries, buying five products; cigarettes and tobacco, alcoholic drinks, films, music and games, clothing and accessories and medicines.

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Illicit trade is a persistent and growing threat, as technology, the global economy and e-commerce open new opportunities for counterfeit products to infiltrate supply chains and provide consumers with illicit products. Many understand the risks—that illicit trade can cause serious public health issues, and that the proceeds from illicit sales fund other criminal activities. Others view some form of illicit trade as the soft underbelly of the global economy— the price to be paid for frictionless trade.