Tax the well-off to pay for Covid-19
The best way to stave off some of the effects of the coming economic nosedive is a temporary tax hike for those who can afford it, writes IGPS director Simon Chapple.
News and commentary
Keep informed with news and analysis of topical policy issues from IGPS staff, our senior associates, and other researchers.
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Global climate change: unlearned lessons?
There are many lessons from the recent history of climate change negotiations, writes IGPS Senior Associate Dr Adrian Macey; few have been heeded. Operating under the shadow of Corvid-19, will this year's UN climate conference in Glasgow break any new ground?
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Business as usual is over
Don't hold your breath waiting for things to get back to normal, writes Colin James: Corvid-19 spells the end of the golden age of hyperglobalisation.
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The Corona welfare response we need
The promised ‘urgent work’ to render our welfare system fit for the coronavirus emergency will need to be fundamental and very large, writes Dr Michael Fletcher
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Keeping the reformed public service in check
There are some easy ways to improve the big public sector reform package currently before Parliament, writes Simon Chapple.