More from IFS
Understand this issue
Why did the French Budget fail to pass?
France’s failed budget highlights fundamental challenges with public debt, slow growth, and the need for significant reforms.
12 December 2024
Air pollution in England by MSOA over time, measured by PM2.5 exposure, 2003 to 2023
Average exposure to PM2.5 in England fell by 54% between 2003 and 2023. Almost everywhere in England is now below England’s 2040 target for PM2.5.
6 December 2024
How can we make government more productive?
How can the public sector do more with less? We explore productivity trends, government reform and lessons from private sector innovation.
3 December 2024
Policy analysis
Challenges for the means-tested benefit system for older people
At this online event, IFS researchers presented new research highlighting key issues with the benefit system around retirement age.
Targeted support could help mitigate consequences of state pension age increases for many on low incomes
A report suggests targeted support in means-tested benefits could ease impacts of a higher state pension age on vulnerable groups.
11 December 2024
Rachel Reeves’ new year predicament
Rising interest rates could put the government on track to miss its fiscal rules. What are the Chancellor’s options?
10 January 2025
Academic research
Tax evasion and the contribution-benefit link: the case of maternity benefits
This paper studies tax evasion and the contribution-benefit link in the context of maternity benefits in Hungary.
18 December 2024
Firm quality and health maintenance
We estimate the impact of firm quality – primarily measured by firm productivity – on the health maintenance of employees.
18 December 2024
Public insurance and marital outcomes: Evidence from the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansions
We find that an increased likelihood of Medicaid eligibility reduces marriage rates, particularly among people with higher education levels.
8 November 2024