This lecture, for the IFS Public Economics Lectures series, focuses on the factors that impact upon poverty and inequality and how to effectively measure living standards.
In this presentation, Professor Timothy Besley discusses some of the findings in and implications of his recent research looking at the link between the terms on which households can access credit and the behaviour of consumers.
This lecture, for the IFS Public Economics Lectures series, outlines the rationale for environmental taxation and explores options for the reform of Air Passenger Duty.
This lecture, for the IFS Public Economics Lectures series, provides an overview of the UK tax system in historical, international and theoretical contexts.
This lecture, for the IFS Public Economics Lectures series, investigates the factors that account for the disparity in the likelihood of attending university between different socioeconomic groups, and considers the potential implications for HE or educational policy.
This lecture, for the IFS Public Economics Lectures series, examines evaluation methods and the role and importance of policy evaluation in modern society.
