PERUPolicy Evaluation Research Unit

At PERU, we believe that evaluation and research play an important role in human flourishing. For us, relationships are a core research theme, and methodological innovation is our core expertise. We hold these in critical tension to ensure we remain true to the demanding nature of social reality.

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The Current Evidence Base and Future Needs in Improving Children’s Well-Being Across Europe


There has been a growing interest among academics, policy makers and practitioners in the subjective well-being of children and young people (CYP).

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MYPLACE Election Special


The UK elections take place on the 7th May.

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Knowledge Mobilisation and the Social Sciences


The essays presented in this volume examine knowledge mobilisation and its relation to research impact and engagement.

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The Impact of Weather and Climate on Tourist Demand: The case of Chester Zoo


Warmer, drier summer weather brought by global climate change should encourage use of outdoor leisure facilities.

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Markets, privatisation and law and order – some economic considerations


Kevin Albertson discusses the difficulty of aligning private incentives with the public good

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