David Kingman examines some evidence linking youth unemployment to poor health
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Is intergenerational justice a “zero-sum game”?
David Kingman reflects on the accusation that intergenerational justice is just a case of young versus old
Can we reduce the national debt without getting control of spending on pensioners?
Following the recent spending review, David Kingman asks whether we can ever make a serious dent in the national debt if we don’t get on top of pensioner benefits
Why can’t “Generation Rent” get on the housing ladder?
David Kingman looks at some new information which underlines the bleak situation facing young Britons who dream of owning their own home
New report warns that the UK may not have made enough public spending cuts to deliver fiscal sustainability
The UK has endured years of punishing austerity – but might the Government have to cut back even further? David Kingman explains.
Boomers – Confess!
Liz Emerson has the Baby Boomer generation in her cross-hairs
How can we transform education to deliver more growth?
David Kingman argues that the UK will need a growing army of highly-skilled workers in order to generate growth in the future – so how does our education system need to change to help make this a reality?
New evidence shows young adults have suffered most from the recession
David Kingman examines new findings from the IFS
Calling ‘Generation Rent’! Take part in a new online study exploring the housing wealth gap
Researchers from the University of St Andrews are carrying out an innovative online study to explore the housing wealth gap facing the under-35s. IF asked them to supply more details, and explain how you can get involved
Is the Help to Buy scheme leaving young homeowners in “indentured servitude”?
A prominent City economist used this phrase last week to describe the impacts of Help to Buy, the government’s flagship housing policy. David Kingman asks whether this is a fair assessment.