1、Cities Outlook 2023About Centre for CitiesThe UKs economy is driven by the success of its largest cities and towns,which generate opportunities and prosperity for people in all parts of the country.Our mission is to help the UKs largest cities and towns realise their economic potential.We produce ri

2、gorous,data-driven research and policy ideas to help cities,large towns and Government address the challenges and opportunities they face from boosting productivity and wages to preparing for the changing world of work.We also work closely with urban leaders,Whitehall and business to ensure our work

3、 is relevant,accessible and of practical use to cities,large towns and policy makers.For more information,please visit www.centreforcities.org/aboutPartnershipsCentre for Cities is always keen to work in partnership with like-minded organisations who share our commitment to helping cities to thrive,

4、and supporting policy makers to achieve that aim.As a registered charity(no.1119841)we rely on external support to deliver our programme of quality research and events.To find out more please visit:www.centreforcities.org/about/partnershipsEconomic factors have been less widely discussed but play a

5、major role.Such as:Skills Strength of the labour marketThe UKs economic inactivity problem is much larger than we think 1.2 millionpeople are officially classed as unemployed,but this is only the tip of the iceberg.Beneath the surface,theres a much larger and more complex situation at play.Adding in

6、 those who are involuntarily inactive,reveals an army of up to3.5 millionmissing workers.This triples the unemployment rate from 3.7%to 12.1%()Hidden unemployment is an urban problemwhich shows a striking North-South divideWhat is driving economic inactivity?Urban areas are home to about 60%of hidde