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IFS Zooms In: The Economy

Institute for Fiscal Studies
UK Economy
Conservative Party
Labour Party
Institute For Fiscal Studies
Public Spending
Public Services
Income Tax
UK Government Debt
UK Tax System
Welfare Spending
UK State Pension
Education Funding
Tax Policy
National Insurance
Debt Management
Education System
Taxation
Covid-19 Impact
NHS
Brexit

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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Matthew Savill
Director of Military Sciences at the Royal United Services Institute and a former civil servant in the Ministry of Defense
Royal United Services Institute
Episode: Why is defence spending rising?
Max Warner
Senior Research Economist at the Institute for Fiscal Studies
Institute for Fiscal Studies
Episode: Why is defence spending rising?
Baroness Anne Longfield
Executive Chair and Founder of the Centre for Young Lives and former Children's Commissioner for England
Centre for Young Lives
Episode: What’s happening to families in the UK? | Are the kids OK? #4
Philip Augar
Chair of the review for the post-18 education system
Episode: Is further education treated as second class? | Are the kids OK? #3
Sam Freedman
Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government and Senior Advisor to Ark Schools
Institute for Government
Episode: Are England's schools working? | Are the kids OK? #2
Richard Hughes
Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility
Office for Budget Responsibility
Episode: What are the big threats to public finances?
Stephen Bush
Associate Editor and columnist at the Financial Times
Financial Times
Episode: One year of Labour government: Is mission-driven politics really happening?
Gemma Tetlow
Chief Economist at the Institute for Government
Institute for Government
Episode: One year of Labour government: Is mission-driven politics really happening?
Ed Balls
Former Secretary of State for Children, Schools, and Families and advisor to Gordon Brown
Episode: The policy that changed childhood in the UK

Hosts

Helen Miller
Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies
Paul Johnson
Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 171 ratings
  • Economically illiterate

    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

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    Rosenbaum & Wolf
    United Kingdom15 days ago
  • Brilliant

    Helen Miller the new Director is excellent 👌 I like her summaries at the end of each podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HilBiker
    United Kingdom16 days ago
  • The IFS Zooms In always brings intellectual clarity and coherence, and presents complex issues in a very comprehensible manner.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    NAHarvey
    4 months ago
  • Family values: inheritance, inequality and social mobility

    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…

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    Goldee Gal
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Please tell the Government all this stuff!

    Would you please ask Rachel Reeves to subscribe to your podcast? It would make things so much better for all.

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    Vhdhkkgddfv
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Many reviews highlight the show's value in addressing critical economic issues and its appeal for both casual listeners and professionals in policy sectors.
There are critiques regarding the pace of delivery, with suggestions for clearer communication to enhance understanding of complex topics.
Listeners appreciate the expert analysis and well-explained insights on current fiscal challenges, mentioning the importance of detailed yet accessible discussions.

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How to fix income tax
Q: Why have the income tax rates and thresholds not been increasing much of late?
The thresholds have been frozen, leading to more people paying tax and higher rates, as fiscal drag causes individuals to cross into higher tax brackets without actual increases in income.
How to fix income tax
Q: How does income tax work to begin with?
Income tax is a tax on income broadly defined, applicable to earnings from various sources including employment and dividends, with different rates and thresholds governing its collection.
One year of Labour government: Is mission-driven politics really happening?
Q: Do you think there are obvious missed opportunities that the government has missed when it comes to boosting growth?
Yes, the government has failed to effectively communicate a vision for growth that resonates with the public and has not prioritized necessary tax reforms.
One year of Labour government: Is mission-driven politics really happening?
Q: Is the government on track with its plans to achieve Net Zero?
The government has made progress on energy decarbonisation but lacks a broader strategy reflecting changed consumer behavior and choices necessary for achieving Net Zero.
One year of Labour government: Is mission-driven politics really happening?
Q: Would you say that this government has demonstrated a longer term approach?
Yes, there are signs of longer term thinking in fiscal policies, but broader long-term fiscal sustainability remains a significant challenge.

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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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