How could the Chancellor raise more tax? podcastWhat options does the Chancellor have for raising taxes in the October Budget?28 August 2024
Why are universities in financial trouble? podcastWhy are universities struggling, what happens if they go bust and what can government do to help? What other challenges do the HE and FE sectors face?21 August 2024
Can the new government fix the NHS? podcastWe look at the key challenges facing the NHS, and what the new government could do to tackle them.14 August 2024
Next steps for private pension saving for employees and the self-employed event 16 September 2024 At this in-person event in Westminster, IFS researchers will present new findings from the Pensions Review.
6th World Bank/IFS/ODI Public Finance Conference | Driving Progress: Public Finance and Structural Transformation conference 26 September 2024 Online registrations are now open for the 6th World Bank/IFS/ODI Public Finance Conference.
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.
Jobs landing pageAt IFS, we recruit and train top-quality economists and professional support staff. We aim to foster a respectful and inclusive working environment.20 July 2022
Centre for the Microeconomic Analysis of Public Policy The Research Centre at the heart of IFS is the CPP.
Can the new government fix the NHS? Podcast We look at the key challenges facing the NHS, and what the new government could do to tackle them. 14 August 2024
Early home visiting delivery model and maternal and child mental health at primary school age Working Paper We study the mental health impacts of a prenatal and infancy home visiting program for disadvantaged families, assessed through diagnostic interviews. 30 July 2024
Evaluating pricing health insurance in lower-income countries: A field experiment in India Working Paper We conducted a large-scale, 4-year trial that randomized premiums and subsidies for India’s first national, public hospital insurance program, RSBY. 29 July 2024
Response to consultation “Modernising Support: The Health and Disability Green Paper” Report These answers were submitted in response to a consultation on "Modernising Support: The Health and Disability Green Paper." 25 July 2024
Annual spending on working-age benefits (2024-25 prices) Data Item Spending on health-related benefits has grown rapidly since the start of the pandemic. 24 June 2024
Healthy life expectancy: the North East and South East of England compared Data Item Healthy life expectancy fell by a full year during the pandemic, but big gaps between regions remain. 19 June 2024
How do the last five years measure up on levelling up? Report How well – or badly – has the UK fared on the 12 levelling up missions? We examine early progress and the scale of the challenge ahead. 19 June 2024
IFS-CAGE workshop on the economics of mental health Workshop 18 June 2024 at 09:00 The Building Centre The IFS and CAGE Research Centre (University of Warwick) are co-organising a workshop on the economics of mental health.
Liberal Democrat manifesto: a reaction Comment An assessment of the tax rises and spending increases proposed in the 2024 Liberal Democrat general election manifesto. 10 June 2024
A response to the Conservatives’ proposals to reduce growth in the health-related benefits bill Comment We analyse the package of reforms aimed at reducing growth in the number of people receiving health-related benefits. 8 June 2024
Religious proximity and misinformation: Experimental evidence from a mobile phone-based campaign in India Journal article Journal of Health Economics We investigate how religion concordance influences the effectiveness of preventive health campaigns. 1 June 2024
The past and future of UK health spending Report How has health spending changed over the past seven decades? How does the UK compare to other countries? What is the outlook for health spending? 14 May 2024
The role of hospital networks in individual mortality Working Paper We estimate that broad-network insurers reduce mortality because they steer patients to higher-quality providers and reduce hospital congestion. 13 May 2024
Forced displacement, mental health, and child development: Evidence from Rohingya refugees Working Paper In this study, we conducted a cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT) involving 3,500 Rohingya mother-child pairs in refugee camps in Bangladesh. 10 May 2024
Recent trends in and the outlook for health-related benefits Report Recipients of and spending on health-related benefits have risen rapidly since the start of the pandemic, posing a serious challenge for policymakers. 19 April 2024
The consequences of miscarriage on parental investments Working Paper We exploit the random nature of single, early miscarriages to examine the impact of pregnancy loss on parental investment and family outcomes. 22 March 2024
A longer-term view of NHS waiting lists in England Comment How have NHS waiting lists and waiting times for pre-planned treatment changed over the last 40 years? 19 March 2024
The menopause "penalty" Working Paper We estimate the effect of menopause diagnosis on employment and earnings, reliance on social safety net programs, and demand for medical care. 18 March 2024
Evaluating pricing health insurance in lower-income countries: A field experiment in India Working Paper We conducted a large-scale, 4-year trial that randomized premiums and subsidies for India’s first national, public hospital insurance program, RSBY. 14 March 2024
The past and future of NHS waiting lists in England Report NHS performance will be a key election issue. We examine how NHS waiting lists have changed in the past and how they could change in the future. 29 February 2024
