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IFS Zooms In: The Economy

Institute for Fiscal Studies

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:29

Are we in a new era of austerity?

IFS Zooms In: The Economy ·

2022/11/24

Last week, the Chancellor gave his autumn statement. In the run-up, many expected significant cuts to public spending, ushering in a new era of austerity.But did these anticipated cuts happen? How important is it to bring down debt? And after a decade of cuts in the 2010s, how are departments faring?This week, we speak with Gemma Tetlow, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government, and Carl Emmerson, Deputy Director at IFS.Become a member: https://ifs.org.uk/individual-membership Hosted on

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43:15

What we owe each other: a new social contract

IFS Zooms In: The Economy ·

2022/11/16

This week, we're bringing you the IFS Annual Lecture, given this year by Baroness MinoucheShafik. In it she talks about what a new social contract for the 21st century would look like.Find out more: https://ifs.org.uk/events/ifs-annual-lecture-baroness-minouche-shafikBecome a member: https://ifs.org.uk/individual-membership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:43

Why are older workers leaving the workforce?

IFS Zooms In: The Economy ·

2022/11/02

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a fall in the employment rate in the UK, driven by a rise in the rate of economic inactivity rather than in unemployment.What has been happening to older workers since the pandemic? Why are they leaving the workforce? Should government work to bring them back?We speak to Jonathan Cribb, Associate Director at IFS, and Beatrice Boileau, Research Economist at IFS to find out what has been happening with older workers.Find out more:

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38:32

The challenges facing the Chancellor

IFS Zooms In: The Economy ·

2022/10/12

The UK economy faces a series of challenging headwinds - high inflation, higher energy prices and a 'terms of trade' shock. These are squeezing household budgets and pushing up the cost of living. The adverse market reaction to the Chancellor's 'mini-budget' on the 23rd September has created further difficulties.In this year's Green Budget, our flagship annual report funded by the Nuffield Foundation in partnership with Citi, we explore the Chancellor's options for achieving fiscal sustainability.We

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43:23

Benefits, inflation and redistribution

IFS Zooms In: The Economy ·

2022/10/06

In recent weeks, the new Prime Minister has argued that the UK has been too focused on redistribution.But what role does the benefit system play in redistribution? Has this changed over recent decades? And should benefits be uprated in line with inflation?Joining us are Charlotte Pickles, Director of Reform, and Tom Waters, IFS Senior Economist.Find out more: https://www.ifs.org.uk/podcastBecome a member: https://ifs.org.uk/individual-membership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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34:52

Will public sector workers get a pay rise?

IFS Zooms In: The Economy ·

2022/09/21

Workers in the public sector have seen their pay squeezed over the last decade, and with inflation on the rise, disputes over pay look set to dominate the headlines this autumn.Across the public sector, we're hearing stories of hiring issues, staff retention and squeezed budgets. These issues all affect the morale of the workforce and the delivery of public services.What will the government do? How much would inflation matching pay increases cost? What would a longer-term plan to deal with these

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30:18

The challenges facing the new Prime Minister

IFS Zooms In: The Economy ·

2022/09/06

As Liz Truss takes office, she is faced with a series of interlocking challenges - rising inflation, an energy crisis and a cost of living crisis.How can she tackle these in the short-term and put the country back on surer footing in the long-term?Paul speaks to IFS economists Ben Zaranko and Xiaowei Xu to assess the challenges facing the new Prime Minister.Find out more: https://ifs.org.uk/podcastSupport IFS: https://ifs.org.uk/individual-membership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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38:00

The future of public sector pensions

IFS Zooms In: The Economy ·

2022/07/13

In an era where those in the private sector have seen their pension provision decrease, pensions in the public sector continue to look generous.But is this sustainable? Should we change the balance between pay and pensions for those in the public sector? What does the future hold for public sector pensions?This week, we speak to Lord Huttonof Furness, cabinet minister in the last Labour government and leader of the Independent Public Service Pensions Commission, a review into public sector pensions

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39:42

How can we fix the childcare system?

IFS Zooms In: The Economy ·

2022/06/16

Early education and childcare can have a critical impact both on helping children to develop and in supporting parents, especially mothers, to work. In recent months, reports of soaring childcare costs and staff shortages combined with the wider cost of living crisis have pushed government to act. But how expensive is childcare in the UK? How does it stack up against other countries? What can the government do to bring down costs?This week, we speak to Christine Farquharson, senior economist at IFS

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34:12

HIGHLIGHT: The productivity problem

IFS Zooms In: The Economy ·

2022/06/06

**We will be back next week with a new episode **In the past decade, the UK has seen some of the slowest rates of productivity growth of the OECD countries, with output per hour and real wages no higher today than they were prior to the global financial crisis. Why is a high-tech, developed economy like the UK struggling to be more productive? What policies can government implement to get productivity growing again? And how can we spur innovation while also tackling issues like inequality?This week,

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36:57

How should the government tax electric cars?

IFS Zooms In: The Economy ·

2022/05/19

In 2030, motorists in the UK won't be able to buy fossil fuel powered vehicles from showrooms anymore. To incentivise a shift to an all-electric future, the government is giving considerable tax breaks to the owners of electric vehicles (EVs) to stimulate uptake. However, as more and more people move away from fossil fuels, the government stands to lose billions of pounds in tax revenue - unless it decides to tax EVs. In this episode, we speak to Stuart Adam, IFS tax expert and Steve Gooding,

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34:22

The future of student loans

IFS Zooms In: The Economy ·

2022/05/04

Since 2012, students have been paying considerably higher tuition fees, and borrowing more money in the form of student loans. The average graduate racks up a total average debt of £45,000 and only a minority of students under the current system will ever pay these loans back in full. By the middle of the century, the government forecasts the unpaid student loans debt to be around £560 billion.In a series of recently announced reforms, the government has indicated a desire for students to pay back

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34:12

HIGHLIGHT: How should the government influence what...

IFS Zooms In: The Economy ·

2022/04/20

** This is an episode from 2021. We will return with a new episode next week **The food we eat and the way it is produced impacts not only our health and lifestyles, but also our carbon footprints.The recent National Food Strategy report commissioned by the government and published this summer proposes measures to improve our health, reduce strain on the NHS and make our food culture healthier and more sustainable. What role should the government play in influencing what we eat? And how can taxes

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38:36

How should we tax multinational corporations?

IFS Zooms In: The Economy ·

2022/04/06

Taxing multinational corporations more fairly is often presented in the media is a no-brainer - an open goal for government to increase tax revenue and cut down on tax avoiding behaviour.But what seems like a simple policy is in fact incredibly complicated, requiring the navigation of complex international laws and fundamental questions over types of property and where intangible assets exist.In this episode, Paul speaks to Helen Miller, IFS tax expert, and Dan Neidle, a tax lawyer specialising in

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27:54

Spring Statement: inflation, living standards and...

IFS Zooms In: The Economy ·

2022/03/25

The current economic environment is shaped by inflation and a rising cost of living crisis. During this period of uncertainty, the Chancellor gave his Spring Statement, outlining his plans for the public finances and responding to the shocks facing the economy.In this episode, Paul speaks with Carl Emmerson, Deputy Director at IFS and Tom Waters, IFS research economist, about the Chancellor’s statement and the implications going forward.Become a member: https://ifs.org.uk/donate Hosted on Acast. See

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38:08

Is the UK spending enough on defence?

IFS Zooms In: The Economy ·

2022/03/09

Since we were last on air, Russia has invaded the Ukraine, and defence has come to the fore of the public conversation.How much does the UK spend on defence? How has this changed over time? And what will Russia's invasion mean for UK defence spending?This week, we speak with Malcolm Chalmers, Deputy Director-General at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and Ben Zaranko, IFS Public Finance expert.Support the IFS:https://ifs.org.uk/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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26:09

Everything you need to know about National Insurance

IFS Zooms In: The Economy ·

2022/02/23

National Insurance Contributions are rising in April. Since being announced, opinion has been divided on whether this is the best mechanism to raise revenue.But, what are National Insurance contributions? Are they the same as income tax? What will the extra tax revenue raised from April be used for? And are there better ways of raising tax?In this episode, IFS Deputy Director Helen Miller takes us through the world of National Insurance Contributions, and answers questions posed by our social media

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37:48

Should people be saving more for retirement?

IFS Zooms In: The Economy ·

2022/02/10

In a world of rising housing costs, rising energy bills and increasing taxes, saving for retirement may be at the back of many people's minds. But decisions around when and how much to save can be crucial in shaping people's lives post-retirement.This week, we're joined by Claer Barrett, Consumer Editor at the Financial Times and host of the FT's Money Clinic podcast, and Carl Emmerson, Deputy Director at IFS and pensions expert.Support the IFS: https://ifs.org.uk/donateSee Claer's article 'The

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34:27

What should the government do about rising energy...

IFS Zooms In: The Economy ·

2022/01/26

The UK is engulfed in a cost of living crisis, from rising inflation to flat-lining wages and incoming tax rises. In addition, energy prices are set to rise steeply, affecting households up and down the country and especially those on lower incomes.This week, we're joined by Giles Wilkes a senior fellow at the Institute for Government and former special adviser to Theresa May on industrial and economic policy, and Stuart Adam, a Senior Economist at IFS who focuses on the design of the tax and

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45:24

What you should be paying attention to in 2022

IFS Zooms In: The Economy ·

2022/01/12

Happy New Year and welcome to season three of the IFS Zooms In!This week Paul is joined by four IFS experts, Robert Joyce, Helen Miller, Ben Zaranko and Christine Farquharson to discuss the most important issues facing the economy in 2022.From the rising cost of living, to tax rises in April, an Omicron surge challenging the NHS and an education system making up for lost learning, we'll go beyond the headlines and brief you on the deeper stories you should be paying attention to this year.Support

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