IFS Director Paul Johnson awarded an honorary doctorate from Exeter

Exeter University today awarded IFS Director Paul Johnson the degree of "Doctor of Laws honoris causa".

Exeter Vice-Chancellor Steve Smith said: "It is with great pleasure that I present Paul Johnson for an honorary degree for his work in the field of Economics, and in recognition of the significant contribution he has made to public policy debates in the UK.... we are honoured to welcome Paul to the University today as an honorary graduate and to recognise his achievements. Above all, we are recognising someone who has a unique - and profoundly - influential voice in UK society. This University shares Paul’s commitment to the creation of informed, data-led public debates."