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Presented at the Manifesto analysis: the public finances event at IFS
Authors
![Carl Emmerson](/sites/default/files/styles/square_desktop/public/2022-06/Carl_Emmerson.jpg?itok=6jM06LTY)
Carl Emmerson
Deputy Director
Carl, a Deputy Director, is an editor of the IFS Green Budget, is expert on the UK pension system and sits on the Social Security Advisory Committee.
![Person graphic](/sites/default/files/styles/square_desktop/public/2022-06/IFS-person-graphic.png?itok=hWCtTSrz)
Gemma Tetlow
![Person graphic](/sites/default/files/styles/square_desktop/public/2022-06/IFS-person-graphic.png?itok=hWCtTSrz)
Rowena Crawford
![Person graphic](/sites/default/files/styles/square_desktop/public/2022-06/IFS-person-graphic.png?itok=hWCtTSrz)
Soumaya Keynes
Presentation details
- Publisher
- IFS
Suggested citation
Crawford, R et al. (2015). 'Post-election austerity: parties’ plans compared' [Presentation]. London: IFS. Available at: https://ifs.org.uk/publications/post-election-austerity-parties-plans-compared-0 (accessed: 1 July 2024).
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