How could the recent increase in homeworking affect the economy?

[Martin@AS Financial]

Interesting report from the Bank Of England:

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

[clearedforlanding]

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.

[Paralytic]

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!

[Eirikur]

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

[DealorNoDeal]

Do people spend less when working from home? Probably not good for the lunch time trade.

[vetran]

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.

[northernladuk]

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?

[Paralytic]

Heating the house all day is gonna eat a bit of that up no?

Especially since he doesn't wear any clothes!

[BR14]

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.

[vetran]

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.