Brooklyn resident Larry Littlefield writes a blog called “Saying the Unsaid in New York: Public Policy in New York City and State”. As a 57-year-old married father of two, intergenerational inequity is a particular concern: here he describes the extent to which the Millennials’ future has been sold out by spending policies at the state… Read more »
New research looks at key issues affecting young people’s health
David Kingman looks at the findings of a recent research paper by the Health Foundation which raises serious concerns about a number of negative forces which may be adversely affecting the health of the UK’s young adults
Is going to university worth the cost? Not always, suggests new research
David Kingman looks at some new research based on the Longitudinal Educational Outcomes (LEO) dataset, which sheds more light on the complex question of whether obtaining a university degree is worth the financial cost of doing so
How much do retirees regret not saving more when they were younger – and what could it mean for today’s young adults?
David Kingman looks at some new evidence regarding the phenomenon known as “savings regret”, and ponders what it could mean for Millennials
New data highlight the scale of the housebuilding challenge
David Kingman takes a look at the most recent statistics on housebuilding in England, and argues that it contains a mixed picture
How much would different options for replacing the over-75s’ free TV licence cost?
Following the publication of a report from Frontier Economics which lays out the cost of different options for replacing the free TV licence for the over-75s, David Kingman looks at what each of the options might cost
Brexit Wrexit? Young Brits’ opinions on Brexit and their futures
Emily Ford, a student at King’s College London, is currently working for our sister organisation in Germany, the Foundation for the Rights of Future Generations. She voted Remain in the Referendum, and follows the developments about Brexit carefully, all the while hoping for a measured and sustainable solution. Here she summarises the main arguments and… Read more »
Was Budget 2018 good news for Millennials?
David Kingman looks at what the Chancellor’s 2018 Budget speech could mean for young adults
What should the BBC do about the free licence fee for the over-75s?
David Kingman provides an overview of a key decision facing the BBC in the near future – which could have big implications for intergenerational fairness
Knife crime and government cuts to youth services
Knife crime cannot be written off a merely a symptom of gang culture, writes Sylvie Markes: it reflects a deeper and broader societal malaise which austerity cuts have exacerbated. But government policy can make a difference