Economy and public finances· Welfare· Political parties and elections Beveridge mark II? The future of social security UpcomingTuesday 26 November 2019 From a new ‘triple-locked’ state pension to big welfare cuts for young families and the roll-out of the Universal Credit, no area of the state has undergone such a radical transformation over the past decade as social security. That transformation is set to continue in the next parliament too, as Universal Credit is extended to … Continued SIGN UP
Don’t be evil What went wrong with big tech and how can we fix it? UpcomingTuesday 19 November 2019 Book launch for ‘Don’t Be Evil’ by Rana Foroohar When Google adopted their “Don’t be evil” motto in the late 1990s, many people believed new technologies would usher in a safer, happier, more-connected and more productive new world. Twenty years on, these technologies are now often associated with fears about privacy, fake news, and online … Continued SIGN UP
Pay· Minimum wage· Living Wage The floor’s the limit Examining the main parties’ plans for a higher minimum wage UpcomingMonday 18 November 2019 An expert panel will discuss RF’s new analysis of the two main parties’ plans for the minimum wage, including how they compare with each other, with other countries, and how they might affect firms and workers across the UK. SIGN UP
Tax· Political parties and elections A taxing election Do the parties’ tax plans match up to the needs of modern Britain? Wednesday 13 November 2019 At an event at its Westminster offices, the Resolution Foundation presented new analysis on the changing shape of the UK’s system, and the main parties’ tax plans. Panel including Edward Troup, former Executive Chair of HMRC. READ MORE
Inequality & poverty Growth vs equality: Trade-offs or complements? Book launch for ‘Unbound: How Inequality Constricts Our Economy and What We Can Do about It’ by Heather Boushey Tuesday 12 November 2019 Tuesday 12 November, 6-7.15pm, Resolution Foundation offices, Westminster The US and UK have among the highest levels of inequality among advanced economies, and have remained stubbornly high across successive governments. Some policymakers have argued that that policies to prevent inequality rising, or to bring it back down, would cause wider harm by reducing economic growth. … Continued READ MORE
Intergenerational Centre Lending a hand Family support amid rising life expectancy Monday 11 November 2019 The Resolution Foundation will host an expert panel to discuss the changes a longer life will bring to our families. The panel – including Baroness Camilla Cavendish, journalist and author of Extra Time – will be chaired by Lord David Willetts. READ MORE
Intergenerational Centre Generation Pinched? Book launch for the new edition of The Pinch, by David Willetts Tuesday 5 November 2019 In 2010 David Willetts published The Pinch, the first book to warn that younger generations in Britain were losing out to the baby boomers. Ten years on, Lord Willetts has revised and updated The Pinch, drawing on new evidence from the Resolution Foundation. The evidence is even more overwhelming – and the problem is more … Continued READ MORE
Economy and public finances· Political parties and elections The shape of things to come Assessing the main parties' plans for tax and spend Monday 4 November 2019 Monday 4 November, 9.40-11am, Resolution Foundation offices, Westminster | Part I of a pre-election trilogy of RF events on the past, present and future of the state After almost a decade of austerity, both main political parties want to expand the size of the state – with commitments from new hospitals to renationalised utility companies expected in … Continued READ MORE
Fiscal policy· Macroeconomic policy Rewriting the rule book A new fiscal framework for new economic times Tuesday 29 October 2019 We present our latest paper from our Macroeconomic Policy Unit on what the UK’s new fiscal rules should be, followed by a debate by an expert panel on the pros and cons of new fiscal rules. READ MORE
Demographics· Cities and regions· Intergenerational Centre Ageing fast, ageing slow When Britain’s geography and demography collide Monday 28 October 2019 Britain is getting older. Life expectancy is rising and, with Britain’s large post-war baby boomer generation now moving into retirement, a growing proportion of our population are pensioners. But not all parts of Britain are ageing at the same pace, and some are actually getting younger. These major demographic differences between places are profoundly important … Continued READ MORE
Intergenerational Centre Paying it forward, and handing it back Understanding equity between generations Monday 14 October 2019 In the first of a series of events focused on intergenerational fairness, a panel of experts explore whether Britain does have a generational contract, and what that means for our politics, economics and society. READ MORE
Inequality & poverty Structurally unsound Tackling embedded social inequality in the UK Tuesday 8 October 2019 Britain is a more inclusive and open society than it was, but structural inequalities persist. These inequalities – covering race, gender, class, sexuality and health – are not always obvious, but they are embedded and tilt the balance against too many. READ MORE
Political parties and elections Labour and Conservative party conferences Fringe events 2019 Sunday 29 September 2019 Resolution Foundation are hosting events at Labour party and Conservative party conferences in 2019. READ MORE
Macroeconomic policy Dealing with ‘No Deal’ What should the Chancellor and Governor do? Thursday 19 September 2019 Across Whitehall, preparations for ‘No Deal’ are now dominating, from maintaining medical supplies to bolstering border controls. But the Treasury and the Bank of England also need to prepare a macroeconomic response to a ‘No Deal’ Brexit. READ MORE
Political parties and elections How to train your Prime Minister What can the last nine leaders teach us? Tuesday 17 September 2019 Chief Executive Torsten Bell discusses Steve Richard’s new book ‘The Prime Ministers’ with the author, before taking part in a wider discussion and audience Q&A about the leadership qualities of UK Prime Ministers past, present and (possibly) future. READ MORE
Jobs· Labour market Tough enough? Enforcing Britain’s labour market rules Monday 16 September 2019 Workers across Britain have a multitude of rights at work – from the minimum wage to maximum hours. But, despite receiving far too little attention, it is labour market enforcement that is essential to turn those rights into a reality. READ MORE
Macroeconomic policy Ready for the next recession? Assessing the UK’s macroeconomic framework Monday 9 September 2019 To mark its launch of its new Macroeconomic Policy Unit, Resolution Foundation is hosting an event that brings together leading macroeconomists and policy makers, and will include the publishing of a comprehensive assessment of the UK’s current macroeconomic policy framework. READ MORE
Economic growth Fake news, real economy Can stories drive economic events? Tuesday 3 September 2019 The world is awash with viral stories – some of which are more evidence-based than others. There’s been a lot of controversy about their ability to shape elections, but can they shape economics too? READ MORE
Living standards The past, present and future of living standards What drives income growth and inequality across Britain? Wednesday 17 July 2019 At an event at its Westminster offices, the Resolution Foundation marked the launch of its annual Living Standards Audit with a speech by Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell MP, alongside a presentation of the report’s key findings. READ MORE
Social care· Intergenerational Centre Tackling Britain’s care crisis What would a cross-party, long-term plan look like? Thursday 11 July 2019 How can we push forward a sustainable solution to Britain’s care crisis? Event with speakers including former Deputy Prime Minister Damian Green, former Shadow Minister for Care Liz Kendall, and former Minister for Care Norman Lamb. READ MORE
Monetary policy· Macroeconomic policy Meet the new dosh, same as the old dosh Should ‘People’s Quantitative Easing’ be used to fight the next crisis? Tuesday 9 July 2019 Book launch for economist Frances Coppola’s new book ‘The Case for People’s Quantitative Easing’. A panel of experts joined Frances to debate the role of QE in the next recession READ MORE
Labour market· Productivity & industrial strategy· Technological change· Economic growth ‘The Technology Trap’ Capital, labour and power in the age of automation Monday 24 June 2019 Book launch for ‘The Technology Trap’ by Carl Frey, examining the impact of technological change on the world of work and the wider economy over the last 800 years, and what the age of automation might mean for the future of work. READ MORE
Living standards· Intergenerational Centre A lifetime of living standards Launch of the Intergenerational Centre and inaugural Intergenerational Audit Thursday 20 June 2019 To mark the launch of the Intergenerational Centre, led by Lord David Willetts, we published our inaugural Intergenerational Audit, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, to provide an up-to-date take on the big intergenerational issues facing 21st Century Britain. READ MORE
Labour market The ‘Transatlantic jobs miracle’: What lies behind and beneath it? Wednesday 12 June 2019 Book launch for ‘Not Working’ by David Blanchflower Wednesday 12 June, 6-7.15pm, Resolution Foundation offices, Westminster In the US, unemployment has fallen to a five decade low, while in the UK it is at its lowest level since 1974. These headline figures suggest that both countries are close to full employment – and that … Continued READ MORE
Living standards Measuring poverty around the world: Launch of new book by Tony Atkinson with keynote address by Nick Stern Tuesday 11 June 2019 Tuesday 11 June, 9.30-11.30am, Resolution Foundation offices, Westminster Tony Atkinson was one of the world’s leading social scientists and a pioneer in the study of poverty and inequality. His final book, Measuring Poverty around the World, published this month by Princeton University Press, provides an inspiring analysis of how poverty is – and should be – measured, … Continued READ MORE
