Economic Intelligence

New Economy provides economic intelligence and evidence to inform the development of policy to support Manchester’s economy. We create economic intelligence in partnership with local authorities and a range of public and private sector partners.

New Economy also offers bespoke research into priority areas. We undertake economic research projects on behalf of public and private sector organisations. To learn more click here.


Breakfast briefings

The breakfast briefings are high level discussions on topical economic issues. Typically consisting of a presentation(s) by specially invited experts followed by some thought provoking discussion. Most briefing sessions take place in our offices. A new series is being planned for 2012. Register your interest by emailing or by telephoning 0161 237 4409. For details of past events click here.


Quarterly Economic Outlook

The Quarterly Economic Outlook provides a snapshot of Greater Manchester’s economic climate for the Local Enterprise Partnership and the Combined Authority, based on the latest local and national intelligence. For more information, click here.


Local Economic Assessment

The Local Economic Assessmet is a current overview of the local economy in Greater Manchester – the challenges we face, and the opportunities available. The LEA looks at each authority individually, and provides an analysis of the Greater Manchester economy as a whole. For more information, click here.


Manchester Monitor

The Manchester Monitor is a dashboard of Greater Manchester specific data and indicators designed to provide a monthly analytical snapshot of the economic wellbeing of the city region. To access the Manchester Monitor, click here.


Thinking New Economy

Here you will find information about New Economy briefings on new and emerging economic research and policy. To access further information on Thinking New Economy, click here.


New Economy Working Papers

New Economy Working Papers are robust, independent pieces of analysis that are designed to stimulate the long-term sustainable economic growth of the Manchester City Region. To access the Working Paper series, or to find out how to submit a proposal for a Working Paper, click here.


Greater Manchester Forecasting Model

The Greater Manchester Forecasting Model provides robust information on the current and likely performance of the Manchester City Region in terms of the economy, population and households. For more information on the GMFM, including detailed data from the model, click here.


Manchester Independent Economic Review

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The Manchester Independent Economic Review (MIER) is a ground-breaking piece of research and analysis that provides an independent view of the Manchester City Region’s economy and its future. Chaired by independent economists and business leaders, MIER has become the basis of the future priorities of Greater Manchester, as detailed in the Greater Manchester Strategy. For more information on the Manchester Independent Economic Review, click here.


Other Publications

This section provides details of other publications and intelligence produced by New Economy. To access this information, click here.

For more information, contact Christopher Pope by email or by telephoning 0161 237 4024.

Updated 2 months ago.

By: Mike Doocey

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