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) delivered the 2024 IFS Annual Lecture on innovation and productivity policies.
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.
Further education and sixth form spending in England Report In this note, we analyse how participation in and spending on 16–18 education have evolved over recent years. 18 August 2021
30% of COVID-related spending on education in England due to come from existing budgets Press Release The Department for Education is currently due to receive only about £3.0bn in additional funding from HM Treasury to pay for extra COVID-19 spending 20 May 2021
Big changes ahead for adult education funding? Definitely maybe Report In this briefing note, we assess the key policy announcements made in the DfE’s recent ‘Skills for Jobs’ White Paper around the funding of post-18 education. 22 April 2021
Government White Paper on adult education and skills is a missed opportunity Press Release Rather than just another statement of good intentions, what is needed is a serious attempt to improve adult education and skills. 22 April 2021
