Professor of Materials Physics and Innovation Policy at the University of Manchester. Nanotechnology, polymer physics, regional economic growth.
Richard Jones @RichardALJones
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Nov 12, 2023
A really interesting episode, highlighting the paradox that UK ranks as no 4 on the global innovation index, yet it's close to bottom of the leave on productivity growth. V good discussion digging below the aggregate, highlighting both UK's strengths & weaknesses in innovation.
Podcast episode
Nov 9, 2023
Richard Jones @RichardALJones
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Jul 17, 2022
Thanks to @PradyuPrasad & @Tom_Westgarth15 for this rich discussion - on productivity slowdowns, is the Great Stagnation real? (yes, but wasn't inevitable & isn't irreversible) - on the differences between science & technology - why geographies of innovation matter & lots more
Podcast episode
Jul 17, 2022