New tools for the new economy

The Autonomy Institute creates data‑driven tools and policy to strengthen democracy and build the future economy.

Our work is organised into three labs.

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Work Futures

The Work Futures Lab examines the changing world of work and labour.

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Public Futures

The Public Futures Lab explores bold, progressive visions for the future of public life, services, and infrastructure.

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Insights and Solutions

The Insights and Solutions Lab provides data-driven analysis and bespoke policy design for organisations, governments, and civic actors.

Building the global evidence base for a shorter working week.

The future workplace — learn more about our work with firms trialling shorter working weeks.

Research that shapes the political agenda

“After testing four-day week, companies say they don't want to stop.”

The Washington Post

“Four-day week: major breakthrough as most UK firms in trial extend changes.”

The Guardian

“Money for Nothing: Universal Basic Income to be trialled in England for first time.”

The Independent

“Universal Basic Income: plans drawn up for £1,600 a month in England.”

BBC News

R&D for progressive forces

From modelling a just transition, to nowcasting the economy and exposing networks of corruption.

ASPECTT

Unprecedented insights into the UK labour market delivered through detailed, multidimensional portraits of all occupations.

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Autonomy_Urban

Collaborating with local authorities, unions, grassroots organisations, and universities to build the future urban fabric.

Experiments, policy, ideation

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