Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) is a privately-limited guaranteed Scottish Investment Council (GIC) registered entity established in 1969. Currently operating under Reg: 00954616, IFS is dedicated to independent research and analysis within the social sciences and humanities. The institute’s primary function is to provide objective insights into economic and policy developments, contributing to informed decision-making across government and private sectors. IFS’s core services encompass a broad range of economic modeling, forecasting, and policy evaluation. The institute specializes in analyzing macroeconomic trends, fiscal policy impacts, and the influence of social factors on economic outcomes. A significant focus is on understanding the complexities of public finance and its effects on national economies. Specifically, IFS conducts research on taxation, public spending, and economic growth. The institute’s international presence is active, facilitating collaboration and knowledge exchange with global research institutions. IFS maintains a relatively small workforce, primarily consisting of economists, researchers, and analysts. It operates within the SIC industry of ‘Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities.’ IFS’s international presence is facilitated through a temporary worker visa program, rated as ‘A’ by the Visa system.

Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) is a privately-limited guaranteed Scottish Investment Council (GIC) registered entity established in 1969. Currently operating under Reg: 00954616, IFS is dedicated to independent research and analysis within the social sciences and humanities. The institute’s primary function is to provide objective insights into economic and policy developments, contributing to informed decision-making across government and private sectors. IFS’s core services encompass a broad range of economic modeling, forecasting, and policy evaluation. The institute specializes in analyzing macroeconomic trends, fiscal policy impacts, and the influence of social factors on economic outcomes. A significant focus is on understanding the complexities of public finance and its effects on national economies. Specifically, IFS conducts research on taxation, public spending, and economic growth. The institute’s international presence is active, facilitating collaboration and knowledge exchange with global research institutions. IFS maintains a relatively small workforce, primarily consisting of economists, researchers, and analysts. It operates within the SIC industry of ‘Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities.’ IFS’s international presence is facilitated through a temporary worker visa program, rated as ‘A’ by the Visa system.