Tag Archives: Report

Statistical Investigation of Needs Proxies

Sector:Public Policy
Client:Independent Commission on Funding & Finance for Wales
Published: January, 2010
Document type:Report

This research was undertaken for the Independent Commission on Funding and Finance for Wales (the ‘Holtham Commission’). Using the funding allocation mechanisms for health, local government and schools in England, the research shows that it is possible to replicate these funding outcomes with a high degree of accuracy by using much simpler needs-based formulae. The […]

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Economic Impacts of Large Scale Infrastructure Investments – Review of International Evidence

Sector:Public Policy
Client:Welsh Government
Published: November, 2008
Document type:Report

This study reviews the international literature on the economic impacts of large scale investments in both physical and intellectual infrastructure. Evidence across a range of sectors is examined, including transport, ICT, education and renewable energy.

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The Costs of Welsh Medium Provision in Higher Education Institutions

Sector:Education
Client:Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW)
Published: June, 2006
Document type:Report

In 2005, London Economics were commissioned by the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW) to undertake a study to determine in detail the additional costs that can be associated with delivery of courses and modules through the medium of Welsh. Our final report was presented to a sector seminar in September 2006 and HEFCW […]

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