IF supporter Tim Lund explains why the current focus on demand-side measures hurts both the younger generation and the broader economy
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Nick Clegg proposes an intergenerational remedy to combat the housing crisis
David Kingman explores Nick Clegg’s idea of letting older relatives use their pension pots to help their children and grandchildren fund the deposits on new homes
The 2012 British Social Attitudes Survey: What does the nation think of intergenerational fairness?
David Kingman explores the results of the 2012 British Social Attitudes Survey, which suggest the general public are growing less supportive of the welfare state in an age of austerity – and what this could mean for both younger and older generations
New report argues Dilnot care proposals are “fundamentally flawed”
United for All Ages, a social enterprise which focuses on intergenerational practice, recently released a report which finds major flaws in the Dilnot proposals. David Kingman explains
Will today’s young people ever be able to own their own homes?
David Kingman analyses the gloomy findings from the forecast of the UK housing market recently released by PricewaterhouseCoopers
US city of Stockton bankrupted by healthcare and pension costs
David Kingman explains how overgenerous pension and healthcare commitments to former state workers have played a major role in pushing Stockton, California, over the precipice of bankruptcy
Ageing in China
David Kingman explores the economic and social implications of China’s rapidly ageing population
Cameron’s welfare reforms will hit the young hardest – while leaving pensioners’ benefits untouched
David Kingman explores the intergenerational injustice which is at the heart of the government’s proposed welfare reforms
New IF research demonstrates how intergenerational unfairness has grown over time
David Kingman reports on the launch of IF’s Intergenerational Fairness Index, which assesses how intergenerational unfairness has worsened in the UK during the last 20 years
Government proposes fines for not registering to vote
David Kingman explores the British government’s recent proposal to fine people for not registering to vote, and its likely impact on the young