How to reduce child poverty: compare the policy options calculator<p>Use these charts to compare policies for reducing child poverty and to examine how child poverty rates have changed over time across different groups.</p>3 October 2024
How can government reduce child poverty? podcast<p>We're exploring why there's been an increase in child poverty since 2010 and options the government has to reduce this.</p>3 October 2024
Are people saving enough into their pensions? podcastAutomatic enrolment has been successful in getting more people into workplace pensions, but are they saving enough?20 September 2024
Should the government increase capital gains tax? event 7 October 2024 This online event will look at the case for reforming capital gains tax and what the government could do in the upcoming budget.
IFS Green Budget 2024 event 10 October 2024 The IFS Green Budget will assess the state of the UK economy and the new government’s fiscal position ahead of their first Budget.
IFS Zooms In Live: How to make your first Budget a success event 23 October 2024 Join us for a special in-person recording of an episode of the IFS podcast the week ahead of Rachel Reeves' all-important first Budget.
Jobs landing page<p>At IFS, we recruit and train top-quality economists and professional support staff. We aim to foster a respectful and inclusive working environment.</p>20 July 2022
Centre for the Microeconomic Analysis of Public Policy The Research Centre at the heart of IFS is the CPP.
Election 2024 Projecting options for school spending per pupil after 2024, 2009–10 = 1 Published on 19 June 2024 Projecting options for school spending per pupil after 2024, 2009–10 = 1 Education and skills Government finances and spending Education Schools Government spending
How to reduce child poverty: compare the policy options calculator Use these charts to compare policies for reducing child poverty and to examine how child poverty rates have changed over time across different groups. 3 October 2024
It’s time to be honest about the funding of social care comment The fury about ending the winter fuel allowance is a diversion from a much important issue: our failing social care system. 16 September 2024
Can the new government fix the NHS? podcast We look at the key challenges facing the NHS, and what the new government could do to tackle them. 14 August 2024
Pressures on public sector pay report Over a fifth of government spending goes on pay. We examine recruitment and retention challenges which mean that pressures could mount going forward. 27 September 2024
Delivering better public services may require reforming public sector pay, not just raising it press release Each part of the public sector faces its own challenges, but recruitment and retention issues loom large. 26 September 2024
Fiscal rules and investment in the upcoming Budget comment The government is reportedly considering a change to the debt rule to allow for more borrowing for investment. We consider some of the options. 27 September 2024
Education and inequality: an international perspective working paper Using existing literatures and new empirical evidence, we address whether educational expansion is an effective tool for reducing inequality. 20 September 2024
Examining inequalities: from labour markets to social outcomes in Finland journal article We discuss the drivers of inequality in Finland, such as wages, earnings, employment and education and also social outcomes such as partner-finding. 9 July 2024
Changing patterns of inequality in Norway: the roles of gender, education, immigration and unions journal article We assess the evolution of inequality over time in Norway and the underlying factors which determine such changes. 9 July 2024
