What does Britain think about inequality? podcast<p class="p1">Why do people care about inequality, and what do they want government to do about it?</p>11 June 2026
How unequal is Britain? podcast<p class="p1">We set out the facts on UK inequality, from income and wealth to opportunity, health and place.</p>4 June 2026
Why is UK electricity so expensive? podcast<p class="p1">Why UK electricity prices are so high, how renewables affect costs, and what government can do to protect households from shocks.</p>21 May 2026
IFS Development Economics Conference conference 4 June 2026 <p>A two-day conference on development economics, hosted by IFS, bringing researchers to discuss key issues in low and middle-income countries.</p>
1st Annual CEP–IFS Labour Economics Conference conference 15 June 2026 <p>CEP and IFS host the 1st annual labour conference in London, looking at how wages and careers are shaped by firms and labour market institutions.</p>
5th Workshop on the Economics of Crime for Junior Scholars workshop 22 June 2026 <p><em><span data-teams="true">This two-day conference brings together junior researchers on topics related to the economics of crime and criminal justice</span></em></p>
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.
What is this government’s ‘theory of growth’? Nobody knows Comment "Shifting the performance of an entire economy requires a long-term, consistent and persistent direction." Paul Johnson writes for the Times. 20 January 2025
Social care is the nightmare that won’t go away Comment A government with a big majority should have had the political will to do more than just set up another review. 6 January 2025
Strong language, Sir Keir. Now back up your housing pledge with action Comment The prime minister’s rhetoric on housebuilding is welcome, but it won’t be enough without a complete overhaul of the planning system. 9 December 2024
Buying a home in London in your twenties is difficult, but not impossible Comment Foregoing a degree for an apprenticeship, saving during Covid and being born and bred in the capital have helped. With sky-high rents, others are not. 25 November 2024
The budget was a non-event and kicked big decisions down the road Comment Tax and spending will increase by a huge 5% of national income this decade, but most of that increase occurred under the last government. 11 November 2024
There are big risks lurking in this budget Comment Increases in taxes and borrowing are not costless and the spending plans after 2025-26 are unlikely to survive contact with reality. 31 October 2024
We can’t have any more budgets where speculation is running wild Comment Rachel Reeves needs to deliver a clear statement of intent for the remainder of this government’s time in office 28 October 2024
How Rachel Reeves can fix capital gains tax Comment The chancellor should focus on the tax base and close loopholes to make the system fairer 14 October 2024
Promises made by Rachel Reeves limit her room for manoeuvre Comment Changing the measure of debt could free up billions for investment, but it’s not a risk-free move 30 September 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
Think you know all about house prices and pay inequality? Think again Comment "Perceptions take a while to catch up with reality and that presents a challenge for the new government." Paul Johnson writes for The Times. 2 September 2024
The £22bn ‘black hole’ was obvious to anyone who dared to look Comment "Frankly, nobody comes out of this smelling of roses". Paul Johnson writes for the Times. 5 August 2024
