Physics and the Economy archive
Physics is central to the UK economy. Whether through the application of novel research and technologies, or through the skills and abilities of physics-trained workers, physics drives businesses and innovation. This page includes our archive reports in this area.
One of our key roles, and that of our members, is to ensure those with decision-making power fully understand the contribution a strong and connected physics business community can make to the economy, and how vital a well-funded, thriving research and development (R&D) base is to the discovery and solutions process.
We are committed to representing physics-based businesses and physicists at the highest levels of government and produce policy briefings and influential reports highlighting the critical contribution that physics-based businesses make to our economy. The findings from our 2022 project are now available.
Archive reports
See reports from our 2016-17 project on the employment opportunities and economic value physics-based businesses delivered across the UK and Ireland.
2017
The role of physics in supporting economic growth and national productivity
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The role of physics in supporting economic growth and national productivity in Ireland
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The role of physics in supporting economic growth and national productivity in Northern Ireland
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The role of physics in supporting economic growth and national productivity in Scotland
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The role of physics in supporting economic growth and national productivity in Wales
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The Health of Physics in UK Food Manufacturing
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This report by the photonics community emphasises the role physics can play in advancing light-based technologies and examines how these technologies can support the government's industrial growth strategy.
2018
