A growth mindset?
Think tank: Institute of Economic Affairs
Author(s): Matthew Lesh; Michael Turner
April 13, 2026
This report from UK think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs examines public understanding of British economic performance and attitudes to pro-growth policies.
Most Britons (87%) want the UK to focus more on economic growth, and would back free market reforms to deliver it, including: reducing energy costs (77%), cutting taxes on workers (72%) and businesses (66%), and easing planning restrictions (59%)
Two-thirds (67%) think Britain is going in the wrong direction and rate the economy as poor (65%), with agreement for both market-orientated and state-orientated explanations for the UK’s stagnation
