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
IFS recruitment event 2024 event 14 October 2024 At this online event we will offer an opportunity to meet current IFS staff, and ask questions about life at IFS and our recruitment process.
What did Sure Start do for youth offending, children's social care, and school behaviour? event 23 October 2024 <p>In this online event we will present findings on the effect of Sure Start on a range of outcomes throughout childhood and adolescence.</p>
IFS Zooms In Live: How to make your first Budget a success event 23 October 2024 <p>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.</p>
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 Public sector net investment including manifesto plans Published on 24 June 2024 Both Labour and the Conservatives' investment plans would see cuts to public sector net investment as a share of national income. Business and investment Government finances and spending Investment Public finance
What is Labour's economic strategy? podcast In the King's Speech last week, Labour set out 40 new bills - what can we learn about their economic strategy? 22 July 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
Is Labour's inheritance really worse than expected? podcast We assess the Chancellor's statement on Monday about the state of the public finances. 30 July 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
Options for the 2024 Spending Review and beyond report We examine the challenges facing public services and the Chancellor’s public spending options at the forthcoming Budget and Spending Reviews. 10 October 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
6th World Bank/IFS/ODI Public Finance Conference | Driving Progress: Public Finance and Structural Transformation conference 26 September 2024 at 08:30 Online registrations are now open for the 6th World Bank/IFS/ODI Public Finance Conference.
The unintended consequences of infrastructure development working paper Focusing on the period from 2005 to 2015 in Peru, I investigate the social costs imposed by poor implementation of public infrastructure. 8 May 2024
House price rises and borrowing to invest working paper We propose a borrow-to-invest motive by which house price gains affect household spending on residential investment. 27 March 2024
