David Phillips
@fiscalphillips
Economist, focusing on local & devolved public finance + tax in low- and middle-income countries @theifs. Occasional forays into other topical issues.
ID: 1378061296038461448
https://www.ifs.org.uk/people/profile/283 02-04-2021 19:06:41
1,1K Tweet
1,1K Takipçi
171 Takip Edilen
If you're interested in finding out how much is spent in your area and how it compares to spending needs assessments see our @theIFS tool designed by Kate Ogden & Max Warner. ifs.org.uk/calculators/ho…
My NEW @theIFS immediate response to Shona Robison MSP's Pre-Budget fiscal update. Ms Robison is right that HM Treasury hasn't fully funded pay & inflation pressures. But Scottish Government decisions have contributed to pressures too: CT freeze, benefits, pay etc. ifs.org.uk/articles/immed…
Pleased to see Jim McMahon MP, Local Government Minister highlight the need to account for revenue-raising capacity & spending needs in the council funding system. hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2024-0… A new system must be flexible, transparent & kept up-to-date. ifs.org.uk/articles/devol…