Population and Employment – What does the data tell us?

For a small island, we are lucky enough to be relatively data rich. We have a lot of data, and Statistics Jersey has a programme of work which is delivering more data, different data and better data. This creates a challenge for the economics unit as we look to use this information to understand the story it is telling us about the economy of Jersey. This month’s note looks at the data we have on population, employment and jobs, and the narrative that this data collectively tells us.

Jersey’s Economy: 2022

Jersey’s Future Economy – The Only Way is Digital

The Prospects for Growth

Public Voice: Common Ground at ‘Placemaking in Practice’, British-Irish Council, Cardiff, 2023

Competition and Productivity

Q&A: Credit reference agencies and access to information

The below Q&A relates to a Consultation on improving the information made available to credit reference agencies, which can be found here: Credit reference agency access to information (gov.je) Why does Government want to give credit reference agencies access to personal information? Government is proposing to provide UK credit reference agencies (“CRAs”) with information on … Read more Q&A: Credit reference agencies and access to information

Cost of Living focus: Your FAQs answered on inflation and rising costs

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What’s the difference between cost of living and inflation? The cost of living refers to the amount of money required to sustain a certain standard of living, including expenses such as housing, food, transportation, and healthcare. It varies depending on location, lifestyle, and individual preferences. While the cost of living considers specific expenses, inflation reflects … Read more Cost of Living focus: Your FAQs answered on inflation and rising costs

Economic Notes: July

RegTech – the future of financial services

Digital ID and emerging areas such as open finance, blockchain analytics, and embedding legal contracts into complex financial products are all in their early stages and pose challenges – but they are the future of financial services. That overall conclusion was reached by the brilliant group of speakers who came over to Jersey for Future … Read more RegTech – the future of financial services