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Economics As/A2 Student ConferenceRobert Chote, Director of the IFS, gave a presentation entitled "Tax and spend" at the Economics As/A2 student conference, 27 November 2006. The presentation slides can be downloaded here. Economic ReviewThe Economic Review is a quarterly journal, edited by academics at the University of Southampon and aimed primarily at A-level students studying or interested in economics. IFS contributes a column to each issue about fiscal policy. The most recent articles are shown below: Who pays taxes? A short introduction to tax incidence Tax the fat: a rough guide to the economics of obesity Survivial of the richest...?
Public Economics LecturesLondon lectures: 2007The Institute for Fiscal Studies held a day of talks on issues in public economics of interest to undergraduates in economics and related disciplines. The aim was to focus on the policy implications of research carried out at the institute. A number of IFS alumni also talked about applying economics in their careers. Click here for full details and downloadable presentations. Oxford and Cambridge lecturesEach year a series of lectures is delivered by IFS staff to students at Oxford and Cambridge Universities during the Hilary/Lent term. Lectures for 2007-08Policy evaluation16 Jan 2008 This lecture examines evaluation methods and the role and importance of policy evaluation in modern society.Widening participation in higher education 23 Jan 2008 This lecture investigates the factors that account for the disparity in the likelihood of attending university between different socioeconomic groups, and considers the potential implications for HE or educational policy.Taxation in the UK 30 Jan 2008 This lecture provides an overview of the UK tax system in historical, international and theoretical contexts. Aviation taxation 13 Feb 2008 This lecture outlines the rationale for environmental taxation and explores options for the reform of Air Passenger Duty.Poverty and inequality 20 Feb 2008 This lecture focuses on the factors that impact upon poverty and inequality and how to effectively measure living standards.The UK R & D performance and the role of policy 27 Feb 2008 This lecture focuses on UK R & D performance and examines why there is a productivity gap between the UK and some other countries. |
Interactive modelsWhere do you fit in?This model allows you to find out where you or your family fits into the income distribution.
Fiscal FactsFiscal Facts contains facts and figures about UK taxes, benefits and public spending.
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