UK government investment boosts growth more than private sector, study finds Investing UK government investment is extremely efficient at boosting growth in the economy, despite results varying wildly across the globe, a new study has claimed. Every additional pound the government invests in the UK economy turns into £9.30 of additional output after 20 years, according to research from the University of Lisbon. This return, which averages [...]
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