This paper analyses, for the first time, consumer preferences for religion within the British Isles. We examine the characteristics of the leading denominations on a cross-sectional basis for 1994 in relation to their membership. It is found that significant factors determining religious...

The accuracy of short-run macroeconomic forecasts for the UK economy is analysed by examining institutional, human capital and model-based factors. It is found that members of the Chancellor's panel of independent forecasters have a superior performance than other institutions, whilst the higher...

This paper analyses trade union membership with respect to the Association of University Teachers representing academic and related staff in the 'old' UK higher education sector. It therefore negates the difficulties encountered with prior cross-sectional research concerning unionized and...