Supply and demand for science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills in the UK economy

Analyses trends in the supply and demand of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills. Examines the supply of STEM skills in the UK economy. Discusses the levels and flows of STEM subjects into the labour force. Examines the demand for STEM skills, focusing on graduate earning premiums. Forecasts increasing demand for workers with STEM skills up till 2014. Assesses whether the current supply of STEM graduates will meet increased demand. Presents a range of graphs illustrating aspects of the attainment, employment and earnings of workers with STEM skills.

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Subject(s)Careers, Design and technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Science
Age11-14, 14-16
Published2006
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Shelf referenceA 331 DEP
ISN/ISBN1844787680
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/x8djz

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