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WEBThe Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) is the UK’s leading independent economics research institute. Our world-class research helps policymakers – and those who hold them accountable – understand the impact that policy decisions have on individuals, households and businesses.
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WEBAbout. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) is the UK’s leading independent economics research institute. Our job is to analyse and inform economic and social policy decisions and to help policymakers – and those who hold them accountable – understand the impact that their choices will have on individuals, households and businesses.
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WEBIFS is Britain’s leading independent microeconomic research institute. Its research remit is one of the broadest in public policy analysis, covering subjects from tax and benefits to education policy, from labour supply to corporate taxation. Our research not only has an impact on policy makers, think tanks and practitioners, it has also gained a worldwide reputation for academic rigour, and ...
Living standards, poverty and inequality in the UK: 2024
WEBJul 25, 2024 — The overall rate of absolute poverty rose slightly to 18% in 2022–23, the same level as seen in 2019–20. The relative poverty rate fell slightly to 21%, just below the rate in 2019–20. Rates of child and pensioner absolute poverty were also similar to pre-pandemic levels, at 25% and 12% respectively.
Fiscal Studies | Institute for Fiscal Studies
WEBJun 28, 2024 — Fiscal Studies is the journal of the Institute for Fiscal Studies. Since its inception in 1979, Fiscal Studies has earned a reputation around the world for publishing high-quality, original research papers in a style understandable to a wide audience. Written by leading academics, policymakers and practitioners, articles are presented in a ...
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WEBInheritance tax explained. Inheritance tax is levied on wealth bequeathed at death, or given away shortly before death, above a threshold. Around 5% of all deaths attracted inheritance tax in 2022–23. Taxlab Taxes Explained.
Living standards, poverty and inequality in the UK: 2023
WEBJul 13, 2023 — Living standards and inequality. 1. Average (median) disposable household income before deducting housing costs rose by 0.5% in 2021–22, but remained 1.2% lower than its pre-pandemic level. The relatively muted increase in 2021–22 reflected a 4.8% rebound in nominal incomes being largely offset by a sharp rise in inflation.
Reports - Institute for Fiscal Studies
WEBSep 16, 2024 — Artificial intelligence in automated decision-making in tax administration: the case for legal, justiciable and enforceable safeguards. Report. This paper focuses on the use of AI in ADM in tax administration to make discretionary or subjective decisions. 11 September 2024.
Research and analysis | Institute for Fiscal Studies
WEBSep 9, 2024 — Identifying network ties from panel data: Theory and an application to tax competition. Journal articleThe Review of Economic Studies. Our identification and application show that the analysis of social interactions can be extended to economic realms where no network data exists. 9 September 2024.
UK Outlook: Fallout | Institute for Fiscal Studies
WEBOct 17, 2023 — Key findings. 1. The UK’s recent experience is an extreme example of a global shift in macroeconomic volatility from demand to supply. The UK has suffered two major shocks since 2020. The rebound from the pandemic proved to be quick, but incomplete. The subsequent terms-of-trade shock through 2022 has …