About the lecture

In this lecture, we discuss the evolution of the UK economy and the pivotal role of technological advancements in shaping labour markets and productivity. We begin by (i) illustrating the likelihoods of occupations based on one’s birth-year and birthplace, before (ii) understanding how productivity in different economic sectors has shifted and improved in the last 100 years in the UK.

About the lecturer

Donald Houston specialises in local labour markets, in particular unemployment, economic inactivity, health, migration and commuting. Other research interests include housing, transport and flooding. He has held a number of research grants and projects funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), charities and local and central government. He was seconded to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in 2023 and continues an association with ONS.