Incisive commentary from the IfG’s expert team on issues facing government and key ministerial decisions.
From analysis of key political events such as budgets and party conferences to snap responses to unexpected developments such as government reshuffles, our writers set out their views and analyse what government gets right, what it gets wrong, and what it can do better.
Are Social Impact Bonds the answer to the fiscal crisis?
No - but they're still worth watching, argues Adrian Brown.
Social Impact Bonds: a beginner's guide
To help explain Social Impact Bonds, I'm going to make you an offer you can't refuse: you can save £100 in a year's time by spending £50 today.
Speaker's question time
There is always a need for balance between the right of an elected government to get its business through and effective scrutiny.
Increasing diversity in parliament: what can we learn from New Zealand?
The lessons from New Zealand's mixed member proportional (MMP) representation system in terms of the UK's proposed Alternative Vote are varied.
Where next for arm's length bodies?
Bristol's answer to Boris Johnson?
I am visiting each of the 12 largest provincial English cities proposed to have elected mayors. Yesterday I visited Bristol.
The Turner Prize: five lessons for policy makers
Those undertaking independent reviews for the Coalition or making policy inside government should pay attention to the Pensions Commissions story.
A suitable job for a woman
Two big shifts in new permanent secretary appointments.
Getting into the policy MINDSPACE
The ongoing reforms to higher education are an opportunity for the coalition to show its commitment to improving policy through behavioural economics.
Why fears the Cabinet Manual is a step towards a written constitution are unfounded
It is not a written constitution.