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IFS researchers will: examine the outlook for the public finances; consider the recent trends in productivity; assess a number of the key issues relating to cuts to spending on benefits, tax credits and public services; consider possible decisions on personal taxation; and discuss issues around the revenues raised from corporation tax. Oxford Economics analysts will provide analysis of the outlook for the global and UK economies. | ![]() |
Speakers


Deputy Director
Jonathan is a Deputy Director and Head of Retirement, Savings and Ageing, focusing on pensions, savings and later-life economic activity.

Research Associate
Wenchao is an Assistant Professor at the University of Sussex and an IFS Research Associate.

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

Senior Economist
Stuart is a Senior Economist working in the Tax sector, and focuses on analysing the design of the tax and benefit system.
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