The State of the Region: Falling Behind and not Catching Up

It is the Eastern Powerhouse’s first annual economic monitor for the region and provides a baseline for future assessment, with an analysis of the economy in the East of England and its performance in relation to other regions and nations in the UK. 

Speakers:

• The Rt Hon Chloe Smith MP

• Dr Adam Brown, Head of Cities & Regions, Cambridge Econometrics

• Mark Morrin, Head of Research, ResPublica

• Steven Lynch, Executive Director, Eastern Powerhouse (Chair)

Key discussion points: 

• What are the most considerable challenges which the regional economy is facing? 

• How does the East of England fare in relation to other regions and nations, when comparing GVA, wage growth, Foreign Direct Investment, and business opportunities? 

• What are the East's comparative advantages, which can help bring further growth, if we have the right policies in place? 

• Which sectors can provide an optimistic outlook for the East, with appropriate investment?