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Alistair Darling made his Pre-Budget statement to the House of Commons on Wednesday 9 December 2009. IFS researchers carry out ongoing analysis of the policy challenges confronting the Chancellor and presented their analysis at a briefing on Thursday 10 December.
Observations: reflections on current events
16 December 2009
Observations
More unequal - but why?
It is widely known that income inequality has risen substantially over the past thirty years. During the 1980's, in particular, inequality rose dramatically - to levels from which it has never subsequently fallen. But what lies behind this increase in income inequality?
Observations archive
Featured publiactions and research
September 2009
Article
Encouraging work through benefit reform
The Centre for Social Justice published a report, in association with Oliver Wyman, on how to reform the benefits and tax credits system, with the aim of reducing the number of families where no one is in work. Will the proposals work, and at what cost?
August 2009
Article
The expenditure experience of older households
This Commentary examines detailed trends in expenditure patterns between 1995 and 2007, with a particular focus on the pensioner population.
Recent publications & research
11 December 2009
Measuring Consumption and Saving: Introduction
11 December 2009
Using Scanner Technology to Collect Expenditure Data
This paper seeks to fill this gap by providing an in-depth examination of data from one company, Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS), recording grocery purchases over five...
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Latest News
IFS awarded 'Think Tank of the Year 2009'
20 October 2009
Lorraine Dearden appointed Academician of the Academy of Social Sciences
07 October 2009
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IFS Green Budget 2010
03 Feb 10
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IFS / ETPF conference: tax policy in an uncertain world
22 Mar 10
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