The REF: why did it cost so much?

The sums spent on the exercise were exorbitant and the money could be better spent, argues Derek Sayer

Published on
July 30, 2015
Last updated
July 30, 2015
Derek Sayer
Nate Kitch illustration (30 July 2015)
Source: Nate Kitch

POSTSCRIPT:

Print headline: Do not resuscitate: the REF is a drain on precious resources

A longer version of this article can be viewed at: http://coastsofbohemia.com/

 

 

 

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Reader's comments (1)

#1 Submitted by CR on July 30, 2015 - 3:18pm
An interesting analysis of the system's own "impact". This is in terms of costs, issues and inconsistencies, as well as showing "the law of unintended consequences" in action. Well done.

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