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.
Changing labour market and income inequalities in Europe and North America: a parallel project to the IFS Deaton Review of Inequalities in the 21st century Journal articleFiscal StudiesThe papers in this two-part special issue seek to provide the bases for consistent comparisons across 17 North American and European countries.28 June 2024
Labour market and income inequalities in the United Kingdom, 1968–2021 Journal articleThis paper examines trends in working-age labour market and disposable income inequalities in the United Kingdom from 1968 to 2021.28 June 2024
What are the challenges in getting debt on a falling path? ExplainerSenior Research Economist Isabel Stockton explains.28 June 2024
The impact of labour demand shocks when occupational labour supplies are heterogeneous Working PaperWe study the heterogeneous impact of subsequent demand shifts on wages and employment in Germany.28 June 2024
How would the parties’ tax and spending plans affect Scotland and Wales? ReportThis ‘explainer’ looks at how the parties’ proposals would affect Scotland and Wales, covering tax, spending, public finances and the constitution.28 June 2024
What has been happening with university finances? ExplainerIFS Associate Director Christine Farquharson explains.27 June 2024
What is the two-child limit in benefits? ExplainerIFS Associate Director Tom Waters explains.27 June 2024
Election Special: Your questions answered PodcastIn the final run up to the election, we answer your questions about everything from borrowing to AI to the part that luck plays in the economy. 27 June 2024
Labour’s policies on workers’ rights and mandated workplace benefits CommentThis comment assesses the potential impact of Labour’s proposed increases in workplace rights and benefits such as sick pay.26 June 2024
Election Special: The big issues politicians haven't spoken about PodcastWhat are the manifestos missing? What are the big challenges facing us? And what information should voters be aware of as they head to the polls?25 June 2024
Free breakfast clubs in schools: what Labour’s plans would mean for pupils and families CommentLabour’s manifesto promises free breakfast clubs in all primary schools. This comment examines possible benefits and challenges with the policy.25 June 2024
Why manifesto pledges of additional NHS spending are meaningless CommentIt’s all about that baseline. What are we to make of the ‘extra’ cash when no government spending plans have been laid out beyond next March?24 June 2024
General Election 2024: Manifesto Analysis Presentations PresentationIFS researchers presented their analysis of the manifestos ahead of the 2024 general election.24 June 2024
How should we interpret parties’ public spending pledges this election? CommentParties have pledged lots of ‘fully costed’ spending policies but these tell us little about the actual funding each public service might receive.23 June 2024
Higher education finances: how have they fared, and what options will an incoming government have? ReportThe next government faces difficult choices on higher education funding, with tuition fees frozen and international student recruitment falling.22 June 2024
Election Special: Has 'levelling up' worked? PodcastWe discuss 'levelling up' and local government and see how much progress has been made. We also analyse the SNP and Plaid Cymru manifestos.21 June 2024
What is the outlook for English councils’ funding? ReportCuts to some council services are likely unless spending pressures abate, even with big increases in council tax and especially in more deprived areas21 June 2024
The uncertain course for school and college funding over the next parliament CommentThis piece analyses the 2024 general election manifesto commitments on school and college funding from the main UK political parties. 19 June 2024
SNP manifesto: a reaction CommentAn assessment of the tax and spending changes proposed in the 2024 SNP general election manifesto.19 June 2024
