Rapid UK population growth undermines living standards, but may be necessary for economic growth

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Date of Publication: September 15, 2014

Year of Publication: 2014

Publisher: Science X Network

Author(s): Hannah Postles

Why, as UK’s economy creeps towards recovery in statistical terms, are living standards remaining significantly below their pre-recession peak? 

According to academics at the Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute, rapid population growth in the UK may be the reason.

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