Why are some ethnic groups more likely to be self-employed? Is it a route to social mobility or a reflection of being locked out of other jobs? This paper looks at how self-employment compares, and has changed, across ethnic groups in the UK.
The current Conservative government is planning further public spending cuts to eliminate borrowing by 2018-19. This paper sets out the scale of the challenge ahead and what this means for how government should make the important tax and spending decisions needed to deliver on its commitments.
SMF Chief Economist Nida Broughton examines the possible side effects of today's announcement by the Chancellor that he plans to legislate to stop future Governments spending more than they receive in revenues.