This week we have two new books to add to our collection…
Innovation Economics: The Race for Global Advantage by Robert D. Atkinson and Stephen J. Ezell (Yale University Press, 2012) (SOLO Link)
Megachange: The World in 2050 ed. Daniel Franklin with John Andrews (Profile Books, 2012) (SOLO Link)
Both books are available for 7 day loans. They are currently on display at the help desk, so please ask there if you would like to borrow one.
As demand for electricity continues, Key Note expects that the long-term plan to reduce carbon emissions in the UK and the EU will help to ensure more renewable sources are used for electricity generation in the UK in the near future. Read the full report on Keynote.
The Management Consultants industry has returned to solid growth following a minor drop during the financial crisis. Industry revenue is expected to grow 7.0% in 2013-14 to reach £45.5 billion. Companies that slashed budgets for external consultants or delayed major projects are once again seeking the services of management consultants, despite considerable uncertainty existing in the global economy. Read the full report on IBIS.
The European Research Council recently published revised guidelines for researchers funded by the Council.
Summary of Guidelines:
Consumers continued to grow spend on clothing in 2013 despite the income squeeze. Annual spending growth has remained well above inflation since 2008 as shoppers have spent liberally on buying new clothes in the last five years. Read the full report in Mintel.