📢 New in IPEC Research: How government buyers influence firm productivity
Public procurement is a £385 billion economic force in the UK, shaping markets, innovation, and social value. But how does it impact firm productivity? Our latest research brief by @[Pei-Yu Yuan](urn:li:person:N-0VHI3_8d), @Raquel Ortega-Argilés, and @Elvira Uyarra, *The University of Manchester explores the relationship between government contracts and business performance, offering key insights for firms and policymakers.
💡 Key Findings:
◾ Supplier Distribution: Local governments engage the most suppliers, but central government’s supplier base is growing the fastest.
â—¾ Procurement & Productivity: Firms with either low or high government contract income see greater productivity gains.
â—¾ Government Buyer Influence: Suppliers to central government and the NHS experience stronger productivity growth than those serving only local government.
📘 Download the full research brief here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dP2PV63q
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