Chris pushes new head of OBR on long term forecasts

17 Aug 2026
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The economic payoff of most research and development (R&D) investment is often closer to 8 years, however, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) forecasts are only 5 years. I asked the new head of the OBR why then is he sceptical about long-term horizon forecasts.

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