Dr Jonathan Swarbrick writes in the Guardian
Dr Jonathan Swarbrick, lecturer in economics at the University of St Andrews Business School, has written for The Guardian on the mismatch between economic data and public perceptions of the UK economy.
In the article, he examines why many people feel financially worse off despite falling inflation and rising wages. Drawing on recent data, he highlights how uneven inflation, strained public services and widening wealth inequality are shaping economic experience across income groups. He also explores longer-term structural issues, such as housing affordability and demographic pressure on public services.
Read the full article: Is the UK economy really as bad as we think it is? Here is the truth of the matter in the Guardian.