Successive governments have tried and failed to turn the economy around and deliver the type of growth many got used to before the 2008 financial crisis. So what can be done about Britain's growth issue?
Independent economist Julian Jessop told the MoneyWeek Talks podcast that part of the answer is boosting productivity in the country.
But the best way to do this for Jessop is not necessarily pouring more money into public services, In fact, it may be the opposite.