Is UK Vice Chancellor Pay Justified by University Performance?

Understand this issue

What are the challenges in getting debt on a falling path?

explainer

Senior Research Economist Isabel Stockton explains.

28 June 2024

Election Special: Your questions answered

podcast

In the final run up to the election, we answer your questions about everything from borrowing to AI to the part that luck plays in the economy.

27 June 2024

What is the two-child limit in benefits?

explainer

IFS Associate Director Tom Waters explains.

27 June 2024

Policy analysis

How would the parties’ tax and spending plans affect Scotland and Wales?

report

This ‘explainer’ looks at how the parties’ proposals would affect Scotland and Wales, covering tax, spending, public finances and the constitution.

28 June 2024

Free breakfast clubs in schools: what Labour’s plans would mean for pupils and families

comment

Labour’s manifesto promises free breakfast clubs in all primary schools. This comment examines possible benefits and challenges with the policy.

25 June 2024

General Election 2024: Manifesto Analysis Presentations

presentation

IFS researchers presented their analysis of the manifestos ahead of the 2024 general election.

24 June 2024

Academic research

Fiscal Studies: Volume 45, Issue 2

journal issue

Fiscal Studies: Volume 45, Issue 2

28 June 2024

Income inequality in Ireland, 1987–2019

journal article

This paper highlights an aspect of the Irish experience that does stand out as quite remarkable.

28 June 2024

Inequality in Denmark, 1987–2021

journal article

We investigate the progression of income inequality in Denmark over the years 1987–2021.

28 June 2024