We are delighted to invite you to an event hosted by the Wales Forum of the Productivity Institute where Dr Thomas Nicholls, Chief Economist at the Welsh Government, will present the key insights from the Wales Economic and Fiscal Report 2025.

We are delighted to invite you to an event hosted by the Wales Forum of the Productivity Institute where Dr Thomas Nicholls, Chief Economist at the Welsh Government, will present the key insights from the Wales Economic and Fiscal Report 2025.

Speakers

Thomas Nicholls, Chief Economist at the Welsh Government

Professor Melanie Jones, Head of the Economics Section, Professor of Economics, Cardiff Business School

Professor Max Munday, Director of Welsh Economy Research Unit, Professor of Economics, Cardiff Business School

Dr Thomas Nicholls will provide an overview of the economic and fiscal context for the draft 2026-27 Welsh Government budget, highlighting key trends in economic output, productivity, household living standards and the labour market. Professors Melanie Jones and Max Munday from Cardiff Business School and the Wales Productivity Forum will join a panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities ahead for the Welsh Economy.

You are welcome to join the discussion in person or online.

Location

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Executive Education Suite
Cardiff Business School Postgraduate Teaching Centre
Colum Road
Cathays
Cardiff
CF10 3EU

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