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How could the recent increase in homeworking affect the economy?

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    How could the recent increase in homeworking affect the economy?

    Interesting report from the Bank Of England:

    How could the recent increase in homeworking affect the economy? | Bank of England

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    We don’t yet know to what extent the increase in homeworking will persist, and any economic effects are very uncertain. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will be closely monitoring the issue as the immediate effects of the pandemic recede.

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      #3
      Some studies suggest working from home can boost productivity ... However, other studies suggest that it can reduce productivity...
      It's good that they're keeping all options open!

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        #4
        Probably they paid a busload of Deloitte consultants to write this one page piece of BS?

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          Do people spend less when working from home? Probably not good for the lunch time trade.
          Scoots still says that Apr 2020 didn't mark the start of a new stock bull market.

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            #6
            Originally posted by DealorNoDeal View Post
            Do people spend less when working from home? Probably not good for the lunch time trade.

            Saved a fortune working from home, especially now I don't wear clothes or wash!

            Seriously fuel & spending when out is right down. No pub lunches, quick pop to shops and 25-50 miles a day fuel.
            Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.

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              #7
              Originally posted by vetran View Post
              Saved a fortune working from home, especially now I don't wear clothes or wash!

              Seriously fuel & spending when out is right down. No pub lunches, quick pop to shops and 25-50 miles a day fuel.
              Heating the house all day is gonna eat a bit of that up no?
              'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!

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                #8
                Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
                Heating the house all day is gonna eat a bit of that up no?
                Especially since he doesn't wear any clothes!

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
                  Heating the house all day is gonna eat a bit of that up no?
                  £90/month combined fuel here.
                  I've WFH for the last 9 years. it's great IMHO.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
                    Heating the house all day is gonna eat a bit of that up no?

                    Mrs V is home all the time anyway with little kids, give her half a chance I would have to wear speedos to keep cool.
                    Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.

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