In the sixth of our week-long series of articles on intergenerational themes co-published with the independent public policy think tank ResPublica, Duncan Sim (Research Assistant at ResPublica) argues that the burden of debt that is being passed on to future generations may be acceptable if it is for investment rather than consumption
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Are young people being short-changed over pensions?
In the fifth of our week-long series of articles on intergenerational themes co-published with the independent public policy think tank ResPublica, David Kingman (Researcher at the Intergenerational Foundation) explores the intergenerational issues surrounding pension schemes in the UK
Will Age Decide the 2015 Election?
In the fourth of our week-long series of articles on intergenerational themes co-published with the independent public policy think tank ResPublica, Liz Emerson (Co-Founder of the Intergenerational Foundation) discusses the influence of the “Grey Vote”, and what can be done to ensure better representation of the young
The intergenerational case for an asset tax
In the third of our week-long series of articles on intergenerational themes co-published with the independent public policy think tank ResPublica, Abigail Rees (Research Assistant at ResPublica) explains why international inequalities in wealth – as opposed to income – can and should be addressed by the tax system
The intergenerational divide in housing
In the second of our week-long series of articles on intergenerational themes co-published with the independent public policy think tank ResPublica, David Kingman (Researcher at the Intergenerational Foundation) explains why young people have become the biggest victims of Britain’s housing crisis
The Intergenerational State of the Nation: why is fairness to grandchildren such a hot topic?
In the first of our week-long series of articles on intergenerational themes co-published with the independent public policy think tank ResPublica, Angus Hanton (Co-Founder of the Intergenerational Foundation) identifies three key areas of concern, and why new political mechanisms are needed to address them
Could new mortgage rules lock “Generation Rent” out of home-ownership?
Looking at some evidence from the major mortgage providers, David Kingman argues that a toxic combination of new regulations, worsening affordability and pension changes may be conspiring to keep “Generation Rent” off the housing ladder
We shop online, talk online. So why not vote online?
Voting online could be the key to getting the youth vote out. Kenny Imafidon, the award-winning author of The Kenny Reports – 21 years old, an advisor on youth policy, a social entrepreneur and a campaigner on socio-economic issues affecting young people in the UK – eloquently makes the case
New evidence confirms the changing fortunes of young and old in Britain’s poverty profile
David Kingman discusses some new evidence that shows how dramatically the age profile of people who live in poverty has changed over recent years, and ponders what this means for the future of the welfare state
New report warns England’s higher education system is “worst of both worlds”
David Kingman explains a damming new report from the Higher Education Commission into the financial sustainability of England’s recently-reformed university sector