This expert report for the UK Covid-19 Inquiry written by IFS Associate Director David Phillips explains how devolved and local governments are funded, and how these funding arrangements were adapted during the Covid-19 pandemic. It then assesses the performance of these arrangements and draws lessons for responses to future pandemics and national emergencies.
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David Phillips
David is Head of Devolved and Local Government Finance. He also works on tax in developing countries as part of our TaxDev centre.
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