IFS Research Director Rachel Griffith made a Dame in New Year's Honours

Prof Rachel Griffith, IFS Research Director, has been made a Dame in the New Year's honours for her contribution to economics policy and education.

Dame Rachel has used her pre-eminent position to support the development of UK Government Economic Policy in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. As well as being a Research Director at the IFS, she was the Royal Economic Society’s first female President in over 35 years and only the second woman to hold the post in its 129-year history. 

Many congratulations from all at IFS!