Institute for Fiscal Studies

The Institute for Fiscal Studies
Formation1969; 55 years ago (1969)
Legal statusNon-profit company
PurposeTo inform public debate on economics, via establishment of rigorous independent research, in order to promote the development of effective fiscal policy.
Location
Director
Paul Johnson
Main organ
IFS Council
(President: Gus O'Donnell)
AffiliationsEconomic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Websitewww.ifs.org.uk

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) is an independent[1][2][3] economic research institute based in London, United Kingdom, which specialises in UK taxation and public policy.[4] It produces both academic and policy-related findings.[5]

The institute's stated aim is "to provide top quality economic analysis independent of government, political party or any other vested interest. Our goal is to promote effective economic and social policies by understanding better their impact on individuals, families, businesses and the government's finances." [6]

Its offices are in the Bloomsbury area of Central London close to the British Museum and University College London.

  1. ^ Akam, Simon (15 March 2016). "The British umpire: how the IFS became the most influential voice in the economic debate". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Assessing the manifestos – The IFS fails the test". 27 May 2017. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  3. ^ "We need to talk about the Institute for Fiscal Studies". 22 November 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  4. ^ "About IFS". The Institute for Fiscal Studies. Archived from the original on 3 April 2009. Retrieved 6 September 2010.
  5. ^ Akam, Simon (15 March 2016). "The British umpire: how the IFS became the most influential voice in the economic debate". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  6. ^ "The Charity Commission Central Register: Institute for Fiscal Studies".