The big challenges facing the benefits system podcastCan the rising costs of benefits be managed and what changes could improve the system?10 September 2024
How could the Chancellor raise more tax? podcastWhat options does the Chancellor have for raising taxes in the October Budget?28 August 2024
Why are universities in financial trouble? podcastWhy are universities struggling, what happens if they go bust and what can government do to help? What other challenges do the HE and FE sectors face?21 August 2024
Where next for public sector pay? event 27 September 2024 This online event will look at the prospects for public sector pay for different occupations given the public spending pressures in the coming years.
How can the new government reduce child poverty? event 3 October 2024 This online event will look at recent trends in child poverty and what policy options the government has to reduce it.
IFS Green Budget 2024 event 10 October 2024 The IFS Green Budget will assess the state of the UK economy and the new government’s fiscal position ahead of their first Budget.
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.
Giovanni Mastrobuoni Visitor Giovanni is visiting from University of Turin where he is a professor in the School of Economics, his research areas focus on public economics, labour economics, economics of crime and applied econometrics.June 2024 onwards