Economic overperformance in devolved Britain is not widely known, Tom Forth notes

Economic overperformance in devolved Britain is not widely known, Tom Forth notes
Devolved regions outperform economically

Tom Forth highlights a common misconception among economists and policy professionals regarding the economic performance of Britain’s devolved regions.

He observes that many senior experts in Britain are unaware that these areas have overperformed economically. Forth raises the question of whether devolution itself caused this economic outperformance.

Forth previously argued that Manchester’s economic success was linked to its decision to retain an industrial base, while other cities prioritized services (full article). He also questioned whether Heathrow’s local procurement practices generate wider economic benefits for Britain, citing the influence of global trade (full article). These examples reflect Forth’s continued focus on local economic strategies and their national impact.

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