School funding reform

Understand this issue

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

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

Policy analysis

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

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

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

Academic research

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.

Education and inequality: an international perspective

working paper

Using existing literatures and new empirical evidence, we address whether educational expansion is an effective tool for reducing inequality.

20 September 2024

Changing patterns of inequality in Norway: the roles of gender, education, immigration and unions

journal article

We assess the evolution of inequality over time in Norway and the underlying factors which determine such changes.

9 July 2024