Publications

Governing in an Ever Looser Union

This paper is on how to provide effective government in the context of an increasingly complex and fluid constitutional settlement.

Political Economy of Policy Failure and Institutional Reform

This paper presents a review of political economy studies focused on the quality of governance and, in particular, on the institutions that mould the

The UK Constitution and the 2015 Election

This short paper sets out the general guidance on government and civil service activity in the 2015 election period.

After the rose garden

This InsideOut paper from Nick Harvey, who served as a defence minister for most of the first half of the parliament, provides valuable analysis of th

What Is the Value of History in Policymaking?

Parliamentary Scrutiny of Government

This briefing note looks at what we mean by scrutiny of government and where parliamentary scrutiny fits within the wider landscape.

Data-Driven Delivery: Lessons from the O’Malley Administration of Maryland

This report – based on our observations during a recent visit to Maryland – looks at the evolution of the ‘Stat’ model in Maryland.

The Political Economy of Infrastructure in the UK

This paper reviews the accumulating evidence of problems in the way the UK makes strategic infrastructure decisions.

The unelected lynchpin: Why government needs special advisers

How special advisers drive through policy by reconciling many different interests.

The National Security Council

This paper looks at the evolution of the National Security Council and how national security has been previously addressed by the centre.