This article was published in 'Britain in 2013 - the nation in focus'. The magazine showcases the diversity of ESRC-funded research on the state of the nation. It is a mixture of academic opinion pieces alongside informed journalistic writing, offering a concise analysis of research and topical issues concerning Britain today. Britain in 2013 reflects on, and offers possible solutions to, the most pressing problems British society faces.
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Carl Emmerson
Carl, a Deputy Director, is an editor of the IFS Green Budget, is expert on the UK pension system and sits on the Social Security Advisory Committee.
Wenchao (Michelle) Jin
Wenchao is an Assistant Professor at the University of Sussex and an IFS Research Associate.
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