EXPLAINER: What are the challenges facing the incoming government in getting debt on a falling path?
— Institute for Fiscal Studies (@TheIFS) June 28, 2024
IFS researcher Isabel Stockton explains the two key reasons why it will be difficult for any Chancellor who is aiming to get debt falling in the next parliament. pic.twitter.com/lALwTzpmuU
Authors
![Isabel Stockton](/sites/default/files/styles/square_desktop/public/2023-11/Isabel%20Stockton%20website.jpg?itok=qQT5-wdw)
Senior Research Economist
Isabel works in the Healthcare sector, and on the public finances. Their research focuses on retaining and developing the NHS workforce.
Explainer details
- Publisher
- Institute for Fiscal Studies
Suggested citation
Stockton, I. (2024). What are the challenges in getting debt on a falling path? [Explainer] Institute for Fiscal Studies. Available at: https://ifs.org.uk/articles/what-are-challenges-getting-debt-falling-path (accessed: 30 June 2024).
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