
Step beyond the headlines with in-depth, independent analysis from the experts at the Institute for Fiscal Studies. Hosted by IFS Director Helen Miller, this podcast brings you objective insights from the researchers shaping the debate.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 168 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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In this episode, we unpack h... more
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Helen Miller is joined by IFS co... more
Why are chocolate-covered shortbread and plain shortbread taxed differently? The UK’s VAT system is full of bizarre inconsistencies that make it complex, inefficient, and unfair.
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Economically illiterate. Okay that’s harsh as some of the points made are coherent but there’s so much of a rambling scatter gun approach, a failure to distinguish between tax rises and cutting transfer payments (as though they are the economic equivalent, they are not) and continually ignoring the failure to tax the capital gains on prime residential property (this could be done as a death duty instead of the bonkers 40% tax on value) instead of silly assertions that there should be an annual t... more
Helen Miller the new Director is excellent 👌 I like her summaries at the end of each podcast
The IFS Zooms In always brings intellectual clarity and coherence, and presents complex issues in a very comprehensible manner.
I usually really enjoy this podcast, but Eliza Filby’s almost constant references to her book really grated. If that’s what a media trainer told her to do, she was ill-advised. There also seemed a distinct lack of sourced evidence to back up claims, and a surfeit of sweeping generalisations. Come on Paul and the IFS, you can do so much better than this…
Would you please ask Rachel Reeves to subscribe to your podcast? It would make things so much better for all.
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Focused on the economic issues facing the UK, this podcast offers in-depth analysis and insights from experts affiliated with a prominent fiscal policy think tank. It covers a wide range of topics, including public finance, education policy, child welfare, mental health, and social services. Each episode features discussions that link complex economic concepts to current societal challenges, making it accessible for listeners seeking to understand the underlying factors impacting financial decisions and government policies. The host and guests often emphasize the importance of clear, evidence-based analysis in conversations about pressing economic and social issues, appealing to those interested in informed discussions about governance and ... more
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