Economic services publications

Consumer spending to hold steady this year - Global Consumer Index

A monthly leading indicator of trends in the global consumer spending cycle, developed by PwC.
[29-05-2013]


Global consumer spending slowdown eases - Global Consumer Index October 2012

A monthly leading indicator of trends in the global consumer spending cycle, developed by PwC.
[22-10-2012]


Cities of opportunity 2012

Cities of Opportunity 2012 makes its fifth annual analysis of the development of 27 global cities, and through their current projected future performance seeks to add insight on the policy and actions that make cities function best.
[08-10-2012]


Projected medal results at London 2012

Our analysis and predictions for Olympic medals using past performance.
[10-07-2012]


Now what’s next for the Eurozone?

An update to our December 2011 webcast in light of recent political and market events and the potential impacts of the crisis on businesses.
[11-06-2012]


Navigating uncertainty in the Eurozone

The Eurozone restructuring has the potential to create significant change and disruption to organisations worldwide. PwC considers the impacts and share its views on the key issues to consider when responding to the current restructuring.
[10-06-2012]


Projection rates for retail investments

Review of the FSA rates of return that financial services companies must use to provide retail customers with projections
[11-04-2012]


Economic Views, United States February 2012

In stark contrast to developments in Europe, the US economy appears to be gathering momentum and 2011 ended with a string of encouraging economic news stories.
[19-02-2012]


Economic Views, BRICs February 2012

The latest in our Economic Views series looks at the challenges and opportunities in the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) economies.
[19-02-2012]


Economic Views, Eurozone December 2011

PwC’s latest thinking on the global economies.
[18-12-2011]


Economic Views, Global December 2011

Three years after the onset of the global financial crisis the anticipated economic recovery in 2011-12 has been put on hold in most advanced economies.
[30-11-2011]


Going where you can grow - Geographical Growth Modelling

Going where you can grow - Geographical Growth Modelling
[08-11-2011]


Can business investment drive the UK economic recovery?

Can business investment drive the UK economic recovery?
[08-11-2011]


Competition and choice in the UK audit market

Competition and choice in the UK audit market
[08-11-2011]


Regional household exposure to financial stress

Regional household exposure to financial stress
[08-11-2011]


Sovereign Wealth Funds - the key to economic success?

Establishing a Sovereign Wealth Fund can benefit country economies, boost economic growth, help lower inflation and limit exchange rate appreciation.
[26-10-2011]


How will the wealth of the baby bust generation compare with that of the baby boomers?

Student debt, unaffordable housing and low pensions is the legacy handed down by the early 1960s ‘baby boomers’ to the generation of students just starting at university.
[11-10-2011]


British Land - measuring their economic contribution

British Land’s measurement of the economic, socio-economic and tax effects of their business as part of their overall performance.
[15-07-2011]


Fiscal consolidation dampens US growth outlook

The US economy slowed as it entered 2011, with growth in the first quarter of this year well below long run trend.
[09-06-2011]


Outlook remains bright for BRIC economies

Final BRIC summary- May 2011
[16-05-2011]


Future of world trade: Top 25 sea and air freight routes in 2030

World trade has bounced back following economic crisis but by 2030 there will be real changes in the trade landscape and four main growth areas.
[22-03-2011]


UK Economic Outlook March 2011: Highlights and key messages for business

UK Economic Outlook November 2010: Highlights and key messages for business
[22-03-2011]


An economic analysis of copyright licensing

What contribution does copyright framework for literary and artistic works make to innovation and economic growth in the UK?
[17-03-2011]


The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) for Business Report

TEEB for Business Summary
[17-03-2011]


Vision 2050

Vision 2050 - PwC economic estimates
[25-02-2011]


The World in2050: The accelerating shift of global economic power: challenges and opportunities

The global financial crisis has accelerated the shift in economic power to the emerging economies. This changing world order poses both challenges and opportunities for businesses in the curre
[07-01-2011]


Destination 2030: How the UK Economy could fare

PwC's base scenario for the UK economy assumes gradual positive progress on the main global trends affecting the economy: stability and health of the financial system, continuing global economic integration, and further moves towards sustainable economic growth.
[10-11-2010]


When hard evidence really matters

Competition Economics
[07-07-2010]