
In our first election special, we look at the broad economic picture and analyse announcements about the fiscal rules, the triple lock and tax.
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In the first of our election specials, Paul sits down with Carl Emmerson, Christine Farquharson and Helen Miller to discuss announcements so far, and assess how they fit into the broader economic picture.
Zooming In: discussion questions
Every week, we share a set of questions designed for A Level economics students to discuss, written by teacher Will Haines.
1. Explain why both Labour and the Conservatives will be hoping for strong growth over the coming years given their 'fiscal rules'.
2. What is the difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion? Please provide an example for each.
3. Should we be worried about government debt? Assess the case for and against.
Host
Participants


Director
Helen joined the IFS in 2007. She has almost two decades of experience analysing UK fiscal policy and providing trusted advice to policymakers.

Associate Director
Christine's research examines inequalities in children's education and health, especially in the early education and childcare sector.
Podcast details
- DOI
- 10.1920/pd.ifs.2024.0009
- Publisher
- Institute for Fiscal Studies
Suggested citation
Johnson, P et al. (2024). Election Special: What you need to know [Podcast] Institute for Fiscal Studies. Available at: https://ifs.org.uk/articles/election-special-what-you-need-know (accessed: 11 September 2026).
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