TY - JOUR AB - Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approach–This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.Findings–Many observers in the UK have been surprised by the comparatively benign nature of the recent major recession.Practical implications–The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.Originality/value–The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format. VL - 27 IS - 5 SN - 0258-0543 DO - 10.1108/02580541111125798 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/02580541111125798 PY - 2011 Y1 - 2011/01/01 TI - Recession pulls its punches in UK: Growth in aggregate demand would remove specter of its return T2 - Strategic Direction PB - Emerald Group Publishing Limited SP - 25 EP - 28 Y2 - 2024/04/18 ER -