IFS Zooms In: The Economy The economic picture facing the Chancellor
Oct 18, 2023
Deputy Director at IFS and Chief UK Economist at Citigroup discuss the economic situation facing the Chancellor in the upcoming Autumn Statement. They analyze the UK's economic performance before and during the pandemic, concerns of monetary policy makers, challenges of high debt and dependence on house prices, macroeconomic context, and impact on disposable income.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
UK Economic Performance: Before and During the Pandemic
02:12 • 11min
Concerns of the MPC, Challenges Faced by Policy Makers, and Impact of an Older Population on Monetary Policy
12:57 • 3min
Challenges and Risks: High Debt and Dependence on House Prices
16:17 • 20min
Macroeconomic context, fiscal policy, and living standards
36:32 • 5min
Economic Challenges for Working Age Households and Impact on Disposable Income
41:06 • 4min