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I think a much more likely explanation for Birmingham's low productivity is that it has the highest share of people with no qualifications (education) in the UK
by zone411 8y ago
I think a much more likely explanation for Birmingham's low productivity is that it has the highest share of people with no qualifications (education) in the UK and the gap is becoming wider (https://www.centreforcities.org/reader/train-attract-retain-increasing-birminghams-skilled-workforce/birminghams-skills-profile/ https://www.centreforcities.org/reader/train-attract-retain-...).
- jimnotgym 8y agoI don't think they are mutually exclusive. I had people with cars turning down a job with me because they couldn't face the 7 mile commute on the edge of town, on a motorway, because it could take them more than an hour.