Peter Levell
@peterlevell.bsky.social
Economist. Deputy Research Director at the Institute for Fiscal Studies @theifs.bsky.social.
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NEW PODCAST: Did inflation cause the cost of living crisis?
🎧 @helenmiller.bsky.social, @peterlevell.bsky.social and former Bank of England MPC member David Miles investigate inflation: what it is, why it's been high recently, who it hits hardest and more.
Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/did...
🎧 @helenmiller.bsky.social, @peterlevell.bsky.social and former Bank of England MPC member David Miles investigate inflation: what it is, why it's been high recently, who it hits hardest and more.
Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/did...
February 6, 2026 at 2:14 PM
NEW PODCAST: Did inflation cause the cost of living crisis?
🎧 @helenmiller.bsky.social, @peterlevell.bsky.social and former Bank of England MPC member David Miles investigate inflation: what it is, why it's been high recently, who it hits hardest and more.
Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/did...
🎧 @helenmiller.bsky.social, @peterlevell.bsky.social and former Bank of England MPC member David Miles investigate inflation: what it is, why it's been high recently, who it hits hardest and more.
Listen here: ifs.org.uk/articles/did...
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Are you an outstanding communicator who knows loads about the UK public finances? Are you attracted by the prospect of a public voice, and the chance to work alongside brilliant economists at the country's finest think tank?
We'd like to hear from you: app.beapplied.com/apply/4t6eys...
We'd like to hear from you: app.beapplied.com/apply/4t6eys...
January 27, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Are you an outstanding communicator who knows loads about the UK public finances? Are you attracted by the prospect of a public voice, and the chance to work alongside brilliant economists at the country's finest think tank?
We'd like to hear from you: app.beapplied.com/apply/4t6eys...
We'd like to hear from you: app.beapplied.com/apply/4t6eys...
Here's a starter pack of IFS economists posting on BlueSky. Make sure you're following them all for the top-quality economic analysis on labour markets, inequality, public finances, healthcare, education and more! go.bsky.app/NYPwMB
January 16, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Here's a starter pack of IFS economists posting on BlueSky. Make sure you're following them all for the top-quality economic analysis on labour markets, inequality, public finances, healthcare, education and more! go.bsky.app/NYPwMB
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Excited about discussing regional inequalities at the Fiscal Studies symposium event next week!
We've got a star-studded lineup of @andyburnham.bsky.social, Paul Collier, Philip McCann, @lindseymacmillan.bsky.social, @amcanning.bsky.social and more.
Summary of new papers below 🧵👇
We've got a star-studded lineup of @andyburnham.bsky.social, Paul Collier, Philip McCann, @lindseymacmillan.bsky.social, @amcanning.bsky.social and more.
Summary of new papers below 🧵👇
How can policy tackle regional inequalities? | Institute for Fiscal Studies
At this policy conference, researchers will present new evidence on the scale and causes of regional inequalities.
ifs.org.uk
January 15, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Excited about discussing regional inequalities at the Fiscal Studies symposium event next week!
We've got a star-studded lineup of @andyburnham.bsky.social, Paul Collier, Philip McCann, @lindseymacmillan.bsky.social, @amcanning.bsky.social and more.
Summary of new papers below 🧵👇
We've got a star-studded lineup of @andyburnham.bsky.social, Paul Collier, Philip McCann, @lindseymacmillan.bsky.social, @amcanning.bsky.social and more.
Summary of new papers below 🧵👇
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How have rising house prices in the mid-1990s to the mid-2000s affected young people's social mobility?
Sign up for our event with @helenmiller.bsky.social and @peterlevell.bsky.social at 10am on Monday on new research on how rising house prices affected inequalities ⬇️ ifs.org.uk/events/what-...
Sign up for our event with @helenmiller.bsky.social and @peterlevell.bsky.social at 10am on Monday on new research on how rising house prices affected inequalities ⬇️ ifs.org.uk/events/what-...
What happened to the children of the property boom? | Institute for Fiscal Studies
At this online event, IFS researchers will discuss how rising house prices shaped young people’s social mobility.
ifs.org.uk
January 9, 2026 at 10:05 AM
How have rising house prices in the mid-1990s to the mid-2000s affected young people's social mobility?
Sign up for our event with @helenmiller.bsky.social and @peterlevell.bsky.social at 10am on Monday on new research on how rising house prices affected inequalities ⬇️ ifs.org.uk/events/what-...
Sign up for our event with @helenmiller.bsky.social and @peterlevell.bsky.social at 10am on Monday on new research on how rising house prices affected inequalities ⬇️ ifs.org.uk/events/what-...
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Absolutely delighted our research has won the ONS' Research Excellence prize for impact!
I always say to people that the ideal @theifs.bsky.social work is rigorous enough to publish in top journals, and relevant enough to be on the front page. I think we've ticked that box here!
I always say to people that the ideal @theifs.bsky.social work is rigorous enough to publish in top journals, and relevant enough to be on the front page. I think we've ticked that box here!
We're pleased to share that our report on the effects of Sure Start on children’s outcomes has won the 'Impact of Analysis' Award in this year's ONS Research Excellence Awards.
🏆 Find out more: ifs.org.uk/news/ifs-sur...
🏆 Find out more: ifs.org.uk/news/ifs-sur...
IFS Sure Start research wins ONS Research Excellence Award 2025 | Institute for Fiscal Studies
We are pleased to announce that our research on the effects of Sure Start on children’s outcomes has been awarded ONS' Impact of Analysis Award.
ifs.org.uk
December 4, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Absolutely delighted our research has won the ONS' Research Excellence prize for impact!
I always say to people that the ideal @theifs.bsky.social work is rigorous enough to publish in top journals, and relevant enough to be on the front page. I think we've ticked that box here!
I always say to people that the ideal @theifs.bsky.social work is rigorous enough to publish in top journals, and relevant enough to be on the front page. I think we've ticked that box here!
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Late to this but really excellent news.
And for those interested in economic measurement, the call for the @escoeorg.bsky.social annual conference (19-21 May, KCL London) is now open.
Keynotes by Carol Corrado, Xavier Jaravel and Canada's Chief Statistician. Submit by 12 January.
And for those interested in economic measurement, the call for the @escoeorg.bsky.social annual conference (19-21 May, KCL London) is now open.
Keynotes by Carol Corrado, Xavier Jaravel and Canada's Chief Statistician. Submit by 12 January.
November 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Late to this but really excellent news.
And for those interested in economic measurement, the call for the @escoeorg.bsky.social annual conference (19-21 May, KCL London) is now open.
Keynotes by Carol Corrado, Xavier Jaravel and Canada's Chief Statistician. Submit by 12 January.
And for those interested in economic measurement, the call for the @escoeorg.bsky.social annual conference (19-21 May, KCL London) is now open.
Keynotes by Carol Corrado, Xavier Jaravel and Canada's Chief Statistician. Submit by 12 January.
Congratulations to Christine and her collaborators - great to see this fine body of work get the recognition it deserves!
Absolutely delighted that our @theifs.bsky.social work evaluating the effects of Sure Start centres won the "Publication of the Year" prize at last night's @smartthinking.bsky.social awards!
It's wonderful to be recognised for the quality and impact of our work.
ifs.org.uk/publications...
It's wonderful to be recognised for the quality and impact of our work.
ifs.org.uk/publications...
November 13, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Congratulations to Christine and her collaborators - great to see this fine body of work get the recognition it deserves!
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There will be lots of speculation about tax over the next 6 weeks, for better or worse. This chapter is a plea for the government to think about how to make the system work better, rather than just raise the taxes which pose fewest short-term political hurdles.
Some highlights:
Some highlights:
NEW: Rachel Reeves needs a plan for a better tax system, not a half-baked dash for revenue.
📗 Stuart Adam, Isaac Delestre and @helenmiller.bsky.social's new IFS Green Budget chapter examines the Chancellor’s options for tax increases: ifs.org.uk/publications...
📗 Stuart Adam, Isaac Delestre and @helenmiller.bsky.social's new IFS Green Budget chapter examines the Chancellor’s options for tax increases: ifs.org.uk/publications...
October 13, 2025 at 8:59 AM
There will be lots of speculation about tax over the next 6 weeks, for better or worse. This chapter is a plea for the government to think about how to make the system work better, rather than just raise the taxes which pose fewest short-term political hurdles.
Some highlights:
Some highlights:
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Next seminar: @peterlevell.bsky.social (Institute for Fiscal Studies) joint work with Martin O'Connell and Kate Smith will be presenting "The welfare effects of price shocks and household relief packages: evidence from an energy crisis" on Oct 15, 12.00 CET. www.bde.es/wbe/en/areas... #bdeResearch#bdeResearch
October 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Next seminar: @peterlevell.bsky.social (Institute for Fiscal Studies) joint work with Martin O'Connell and Kate Smith will be presenting "The welfare effects of price shocks and household relief packages: evidence from an energy crisis" on Oct 15, 12.00 CET. www.bde.es/wbe/en/areas... #bdeResearch#bdeResearch
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New at JIE: "Household responses to trade shocks" by Aitor Irastorza-Fadrique (@aitor-if.bsky.social), Peter Levell (@peterlevell.bsky.social), Matthias Parey
doi.org/10.1016/j.ji...
doi.org/10.1016/j.ji...
September 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
New at JIE: "Household responses to trade shocks" by Aitor Irastorza-Fadrique (@aitor-if.bsky.social), Peter Levell (@peterlevell.bsky.social), Matthias Parey
doi.org/10.1016/j.ji...
doi.org/10.1016/j.ji...
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NEW: Honouring the NATO commitment to increase defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035 would reshape the British state.
@maxwarner.bsky.social & @beeboileau.bsky.social's new IFS Green Budget chapter, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, examines the past and future of UK defence spending:
[THREAD:]
@maxwarner.bsky.social & @beeboileau.bsky.social's new IFS Green Budget chapter, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, examines the past and future of UK defence spending:
[THREAD:]
September 26, 2025 at 6:30 AM
NEW: Honouring the NATO commitment to increase defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035 would reshape the British state.
@maxwarner.bsky.social & @beeboileau.bsky.social's new IFS Green Budget chapter, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, examines the past and future of UK defence spending:
[THREAD:]
@maxwarner.bsky.social & @beeboileau.bsky.social's new IFS Green Budget chapter, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, examines the past and future of UK defence spending:
[THREAD:]
Do join us for this!
🚨We're delighted to announce our next seminar!
Rebecca Diamond will be presenting "Where is Standard of Living the Highest? Local Prices and the Geography of Consumption" with a discussion by Cristian Badarinza
When? 🗓️ Friday 3rd October 15:30-17:00 BST
Register here tinyurl.com/mrnbu48w
Rebecca Diamond will be presenting "Where is Standard of Living the Highest? Local Prices and the Geography of Consumption" with a discussion by Cristian Badarinza
When? 🗓️ Friday 3rd October 15:30-17:00 BST
Register here tinyurl.com/mrnbu48w
September 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Do join us for this!
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Had a good chat on
@moneybox.bsky.social with @paullewismoney.bsky.social
about our Pensions Review work and what we should do about the triple lock and automatic enrolment – you can listen to it here:
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
@moneybox.bsky.social with @paullewismoney.bsky.social
about our Pensions Review work and what we should do about the triple lock and automatic enrolment – you can listen to it here:
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Money Box - Future of Pensions and Heat Networks - BBC Sounds
A wide-reaching report makes recommendations about the future of pensions.
bbc.co.uk
July 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Had a good chat on
@moneybox.bsky.social with @paullewismoney.bsky.social
about our Pensions Review work and what we should do about the triple lock and automatic enrolment – you can listen to it here:
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
@moneybox.bsky.social with @paullewismoney.bsky.social
about our Pensions Review work and what we should do about the triple lock and automatic enrolment – you can listen to it here:
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Really looking forward to this - it's going to be great!
EVENT: IFS Annual Lecture: Trade Wars and the Future of Globalisation
Tue 20 May | 18:30–20:00 | The View, RCS England
This year's lecture will be presented by @meredith-crowley.bsky.social
Find out more and sign up: ifs.org.uk/events/ifs-a...
Tue 20 May | 18:30–20:00 | The View, RCS England
This year's lecture will be presented by @meredith-crowley.bsky.social
Find out more and sign up: ifs.org.uk/events/ifs-a...
IFS Annual Lecture: Trade Wars and the Future of Globalisation | Institute for Fiscal Studies
Professor Meredith Crowley will deliver the 2025 IFS Annual Lecture.
ifs.org.uk
April 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Really looking forward to this - it's going to be great!
A nice write up of our research as part of @escoeorg.bsky.social on local consumption spending. More info (and interactive graphics!) here! ifs.org.uk/articles/whi...
April 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
A nice write up of our research as part of @escoeorg.bsky.social on local consumption spending. More info (and interactive graphics!) here! ifs.org.uk/articles/whi...
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How much do living standards vary across the country?
ESCoE/ @theifs.bsky.social work finds that measuring living standards using average household spending gives a starkly different picture of regional inequalities than using average household income tinyurl.com/bfzajkr5
@peterlevell.bsky.social
ESCoE/ @theifs.bsky.social work finds that measuring living standards using average household spending gives a starkly different picture of regional inequalities than using average household income tinyurl.com/bfzajkr5
@peterlevell.bsky.social
April 11, 2025 at 8:50 AM
How much do living standards vary across the country?
ESCoE/ @theifs.bsky.social work finds that measuring living standards using average household spending gives a starkly different picture of regional inequalities than using average household income tinyurl.com/bfzajkr5
@peterlevell.bsky.social
ESCoE/ @theifs.bsky.social work finds that measuring living standards using average household spending gives a starkly different picture of regional inequalities than using average household income tinyurl.com/bfzajkr5
@peterlevell.bsky.social
Congratulations to @helenmiller.bsky.social on her appointment as the next director of the IFS!
Give her a follow!
ifs.org.uk/news/helen-m...
Give her a follow!
ifs.org.uk/news/helen-m...
Helen Miller appointed as new Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies | Institute for Fiscal Studies
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) is delighted to announce that Helen Miller has been appointed as its next Director.
ifs.org.uk
March 20, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Congratulations to @helenmiller.bsky.social on her appointment as the next director of the IFS!
Give her a follow!
ifs.org.uk/news/helen-m...
Give her a follow!
ifs.org.uk/news/helen-m...
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Fascinating (no, really!).
The way UK inflation is worked out is changing – and it will matter for everyone
Gathering data on consumer prices and the products we’re really buying will become far more precise, giving a better picture of how we deal with rising costs.
theconversation.com
February 4, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Fascinating (no, really!).
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NEW PODCAST: Do tariffs work?
@pjtheeconomist.bsky.social and @peterlevell.bsky.social discuss the economic consequences of tariffs, why governments use them, and whether they actually achieve their intended goals.
➡️ Listen to the podcast here: ifs.org.uk/articles/do-...
@pjtheeconomist.bsky.social and @peterlevell.bsky.social discuss the economic consequences of tariffs, why governments use them, and whether they actually achieve their intended goals.
➡️ Listen to the podcast here: ifs.org.uk/articles/do-...
Do tariffs work? | Institute for Fiscal Studies
We discuss the economic consequences of tariffs, why governments use them, and whether they actually achieve their intended goals.
ifs.org.uk
January 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
NEW PODCAST: Do tariffs work?
@pjtheeconomist.bsky.social and @peterlevell.bsky.social discuss the economic consequences of tariffs, why governments use them, and whether they actually achieve their intended goals.
➡️ Listen to the podcast here: ifs.org.uk/articles/do-...
@pjtheeconomist.bsky.social and @peterlevell.bsky.social discuss the economic consequences of tariffs, why governments use them, and whether they actually achieve their intended goals.
➡️ Listen to the podcast here: ifs.org.uk/articles/do-...
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Our IFS report on air pollution is out! Good news first: air pollution (PM2.5) has HALVED in England since 2003, with a big drop during Covid. There's no rebound post Covid, somewhat puzzlingly. We use DEFRA data, monitoring station data shows the same thing. (1/7)
ifs.org.uk/publications...
ifs.org.uk/publications...
Exposure to air pollution in England, 2003–23 | Institute for Fiscal Studies
We set out how air pollution (PM2.5) has changed across England and explore inequalities by ethnicity, income deprivation, region and age.
ifs.org.uk
December 9, 2024 at 12:44 PM
Our IFS report on air pollution is out! Good news first: air pollution (PM2.5) has HALVED in England since 2003, with a big drop during Covid. There's no rebound post Covid, somewhat puzzlingly. We use DEFRA data, monitoring station data shows the same thing. (1/7)
ifs.org.uk/publications...
ifs.org.uk/publications...
Our paper on cheapflation is now an ESCoE discussion paper
A new ESCoE discussion paper from @taochen.bsky.social @uclofficial.bsky.social, @peterlevell.bsky.social @theifs.bsky.social and Martin O'Connell delves into "cheapflation" during the COVID-19 pandemic.
🛒Paper. ➡️ tinyurl.com/53xp5y6z
🛒Webinar recording. ➡️ tinyurl.com/msc3r4z4
🛒Paper. ➡️ tinyurl.com/53xp5y6z
🛒Webinar recording. ➡️ tinyurl.com/msc3r4z4
November 27, 2024 at 11:31 AM
Our paper on cheapflation is now an ESCoE discussion paper
Check at our tool to see how house prices, and the housing stock, has changed in your local area
NEW: How have house prices and house building changed across England since 1996?
📈 Explore how house prices and house building have changed in your area, and compare how responsive construction has been to prices, with our interactive map: ifs.org.uk/calculators/...
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📈 Explore how house prices and house building have changed in your area, and compare how responsive construction has been to prices, with our interactive map: ifs.org.uk/calculators/...
[THREAD: 1/8]
November 22, 2024 at 9:56 PM
Check at our tool to see how house prices, and the housing stock, has changed in your local area
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Don't forget to tune in to Abdoulaye's seminar today at 15:30 London time! #EconSky
Abdoulaye Ndiaye will present "Property Taxes and Housing Allocation Under Financial Constraints" with a discussion by Cristian Badarinza
📅November 22nd
⏰10:30 EDT/15:30 London time/16:30 CET
Register here: tinyurl.com/mryx6x3f
#EconSky
📅November 22nd
⏰10:30 EDT/15:30 London time/16:30 CET
Register here: tinyurl.com/mryx6x3f
#EconSky
November 22, 2024 at 9:52 AM
Don't forget to tune in to Abdoulaye's seminar today at 15:30 London time! #EconSky