The £600 billion problem awaiting the next government podcastWe speak to David Gauke and Giles Wilkes, two experts who have been at the heart of the spending review process.25 April 2024
Be the Chancellor Our interactive tool lets you be the Chancellor. Change spending plans, set tax policies and see how your choices impact borrowing and debt.
Should we worry about government debt? podcastDavid Miles joins us to discuss high government debt and its impact on the economy. 11 April 2024
IFS Annual Lecture - Innovation and productivity policies: a budgetary perspective event 15 May 2024 Professor Heidi Williams (Dartmouth College) will deliver the 2024 IFS Annual Lecture on innovation and productivity policies.
Higher Education Access and Funding: challenges and policy options conference 14 May 2024 This one-day academic conference will look at access to and funding of Higher Education systems.
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.
Should VAT be charged on private school fees? PresentationIn this online debate we explored how private education should be taxed in principle and practice.15 April 2024
What did Sure Start do for performance in school? (Presentations) PresentationIn this online event we presented the findings of a new report, showing the effect of Sure Start on educational performance in school up to age 16.9 April 2024
Spring Budget 2024: IFS presentations PresentationIFS researchers presented their initial analysis of the Chancellor's Spring Budget at this online webinar.7 March 2024
Spring Budget 2024: the Chancellor’s options PresentationAt this online event, IFS researchers outlined some of the constraints facing the Chancellor ahead of the Spring Budget.27 February 2024
Scottish Budget 2024-25: IFS analysis PresentationAhead of the final Scottish Parliament vote on the Budget, IFS researchers presented their analysis of the proposals.22 February 2024
Childcare: The newest branch of the welfare state PresentationThis presentation was given at the Nursery World Business Summit by Christine Farquharson on Friday 2nd February.6 February 2024
Taxing rented and owner-occupied housing PresentationThis presentation was given at a Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) seminar on 16 January 2024.23 January 2024
The economic, fiscal and funding outlook PresentationIn this presentation to the LGA Finance Conference, IFS researchers look at the economic, fiscal and funding outlook for English councils.15 January 2024
Where next for the state pension? PresentationIFS researchers presented findings from a major new report on the future of the state pension in the UK, published as part of the Pensions Review.13 December 2023
Social mobility and wealth PresentationIFS researchers shared findings from ESRC-funded research on social mobility and its drivers.12 December 2023
Education spending: an engine for levelling-up? PresentationThe launch of the 2023 IFS Annual Report on Education Spending in England, funded by the Nuffield Foundation. 11 December 2023
Autumn Statement 2023: IFS analysis PresentationIFS researchers presented their analysis of the Chancellor's announcements the day after the Autumn Statement.23 November 2023
Green Budget 2023 PresentationThe IFS Green Budget assessed the state of the UK economy and the government's fiscal position as attention turns towards next year's election.17 October 2023
Reforming training and skills policy PresentationIn this online event we presented the findings of a new report focused on England's approach to investment in training and skills.12 October 2023
The outlook for government and council funding PresentationThis presentation to Scottish voluntary organisations looks at the funding outlook and issues facing the Scottish Government and councils.5 October 2023
Intergenerational transfers, insurance and the transmission of inequality PresentationThis two day academic conference was held in London on 5th and 6th October 2023, and featured 13 presentations across a range of topics.5 October 2023
Fiscal risks and sustainability PresentationThis online event, jointly organised by the OBR and IFS, focused on two particular fiscal risks facing the UK.28 September 2023
Reforming inheritance tax PresentationAt this online event we examined options for, and distributional effects of, the reform of inheritance tax.27 September 2023
NI’s funding and spending PresentationThis presentation looks at the NI Executive’s funding and spending – is it enough and can it be reformed?19 September 2023
What are the options for devolved funding? PresentationThis presentation looks at the issues and options for the Scottish Government’s funding, arguing that radical change requires reform in England too.19 September 2023
