How to reduce child poverty: compare the policy options calculator<p>Use these charts to compare policies for reducing child poverty and to examine how child poverty rates have changed over time across different groups.</p>3 October 2024
How can government reduce child poverty? podcast<p>We're exploring why there's been an increase in child poverty since 2010 and options the government has to reduce this.</p>3 October 2024
Are people saving enough into their pensions? podcastAutomatic enrolment has been successful in getting more people into workplace pensions, but are they saving enough?20 September 2024
Should the government increase capital gains tax? event 7 October 2024 <p>This online event looked at the case for reforming capital gains tax and what the government could do in the upcoming budget.</p>
IFS Green Budget 2024 event 10 October 2024 The IFS Green Budget will assess the state of the UK economy and the new government’s fiscal position ahead of their first Budget.
IFS Zooms In Live: How to make your first Budget a success event 23 October 2024 Join us for a special in-person recording of an episode of the IFS podcast the week ahead of Rachel Reeves' all-important first Budget.
Jobs landing page<p>At IFS, we recruit and train top-quality economists and professional support staff. We aim to foster a respectful and inclusive working environment.</p>20 July 2022
Centre for the Microeconomic Analysis of Public Policy The Research Centre at the heart of IFS is the CPP.
IFS Green Budget 2024 CollectionAll the analysis so far from our IFS Green Budget 2024, funded by the Nuffield Foundation and in partnership with Citi.10 October 2024
Capital gains tax reform ReportShould the government raise capital gains tax in the Budget? What is the case for reforming capital gains tax? What are the options for reform?6 October 2024
The effect of center-based early education on disadvantaged children’s developmental trajectories: experimental evidence from Colombia Working PaperWe study the impacts of high-quality, center-based early childhood education on low income children in Colombia, tracking participants over five years4 October 2024
How can government reduce child poverty? PodcastWe're exploring why there's been an increase in child poverty since 2010 and options the government has to reduce this.3 October 2024
Health inequality and health types Working PaperWe use k-means clustering, a machine learning technique, and Health and Retirement Study data to identify health types during middle and old age.3 October 2024
Child poverty: trends and policy options ReportRelative child poverty has increased. Which children are most likely to be affected? What policies would most effectively reduce child poverty?3 October 2024
Health inequality and economic disparities by race, ethnicity, and gender Working PaperWe measure health inequality during middle and old age by race, ethnicity, and gender. 1 October 2024
Promises made by Rachel Reeves limit her room for manoeuvre CommentChanging the measure of debt could free up billions for investment, but it’s not a risk-free move30 September 2024
Fiscal rules and investment in the upcoming Budget CommentThe 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
Pressures on public sector pay ReportOver 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
Cheapflation and the rise of inflation inequality CommentWe use detailed data on price and spending patterns for groceries to assess the relative impacts of inflation across rich and poor households.23 September 2024
Options for increasing taxes CommentWhat taxes could the Chancellor increase in her first Budget on 30 October? And how could it be done in a way that improves tax design?21 September 2024
Are people saving enough into their pensions? PodcastAutomatic enrolment has been successful in getting more people into workplace pensions, but are they saving enough?20 September 2024
Education and inequality: an international perspective Working PaperUsing existing literatures and new empirical evidence, we address whether educational expansion is an effective tool for reducing inequality. 20 September 2024
Health-related benefit claims post-pandemic: UK trends and global context ReportHow do post-COVID claimants of health-related benefits compare with pre-COVID claimants? Where in the UK are they? How do other countries compare?19 September 2024
Seclusion and women's time: Descriptive evidence from India Working PaperWe use rich time-use data on where, and how, individuals spend their time to explore women’s seclusion in India.17 September 2024
It’s time to be honest about the funding of social care CommentThe fury about ending the winter fuel allowance is a diversion from a much important issue: our failing social care system. 16 September 2024
Adequacy of future retirement incomes: new evidence for private sector employees ReportWe undertake new modelling to examine the adequacy of pension saving for current generations of private sector employees.16 September 2024
Policies to improve employees’ retirement resources ReportDiscussion of how public policy should change to bring about better retirement outcomes for employees through their accumulation of private pensions16 September 2024
Student visas down by a sixth will cause challenges for some universities CommentIFS responds to new study visa application statistics.12 September 2024
