Economic impact reports
We produce reports that demonstrate the contribution of ESRC-funded research to society and the economy.
Research performance and economic impact reports
This report shows how ESRC-funded research supports and develops the wellbeing of UK citizens and the international competitiveness of the nation. It looks at the impact of ESRC-funded research from knowledge exchange and skilled people, the support of world-class research to enable impact, methodological developments and future challenges.
Many of the impact case studies featured in the report can also be found in our booklet and video publications Celebrating the social sciences.
Economic impact reporting frameworks
Our Economic Impact Reporting Frameworks (formerly 'Outputs Frameworks') are a set of performance metrics that show our progress against aspects of our Delivery Plan objectives. The Reporting Frameworks can be downloaded here:
- ESRC Economic Impact Reporting Framework 2009/10 (PDF, 223Kb)
- ESRC Economic Impact Reporting Framework 2008/09 (PDF, 309Kb)
- ESRC Economic Impact Reporting Framework 2007/08 (PDF, 252Kb)
- ESRC Outputs Framework 2006/07 (PDF, 160Kb)
- ESRC Outputs Framework 2005/06 (PDF, 152Kb)
- RCUK Economic Impact Reporting Frameworks (external website)
Economic impact baseline reports
Our Economic Impact Baseline reports provide an annual summary of the contribution being made by ESRC-funded work to the UK economy.