IF has produced a range of fact sheets aimed at sixth-form students interested in learning more about intergenerational fairness. These can be downloaded to share. Topics include: COVID-19 and younger people: economics, wealth and debt; duties and obligations; the challenge of an ageing population; voting and representation; and politics and short-termism. Click on the links… Read more »
Archives
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government First Homes consultation: Intergenerational Foundation response
First Homes – Intergenerational Foundation Response
Reading List
Intergenerational Justice – The Basics House of Lords Library (2020) – Intergenerational Fairness and Provision Committee report Krznaric, Roman (2020) – The Good Ancestor: How to think Long Term in a Short-Term World Minouche Shakif (2021) What We Owe Each Other: A New Social Contract Tozer, Thomas (2019) – A New Intergenerational Contract: Intergenerational justice… Read more »
Discount Rates in the Local Government Pension Scheme: An intergenerational fairness perspective
This report investigates the hidden liabilities in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), the cost of which will be passed on to younger and future generations to pay, unless urgent action is taken. Written by Daryl Boxall, report author, and actuary, the report argues that the systematic use of higher discount rates than those used… Read more »
2020 Budget Representation
IF’s 2020 budget representation asks the government to consider the following measures in order to protect the interests of younger and future generations in British policy-making: Levy national insurance contributions on over-65s who continue to work after State Pension Age (SPA) Limit pension relief on the 25% tax-free lump sum Reduce interest rates on student… Read more »
Rabbit Hutch Homes: The growth of micro-homes
This research uses figures based on analysis of Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Open Data, DCLG, and investigates the number of new homes being developed that are below the 37m2 minimum national space standards for a 1-person, 1-bedroom home with a shower. Written by housing expert Colin Wiles, with a foreword by Danny Dorling, Halford Mackinder Professor… Read more »
Young Voter Power: Where could young voters make most difference in the 2019 General Election?
This report comprises new analysis of the power of young voters in order to encourage the young to use their vote. Key finders comprise: There are 56 marginals where the number of first-time voters outnumber the incumbent MP – up from 43 constituencies in 2017 Of the 56 constituencies identified the Top 10 are: Kensington,… Read more »
Good Work Plan: one-sided flexibility – addressing unfair flexible working practices: Intergenerational Foundation response
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Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Consultation – Intergenerational Foundation Response
Good Work Plan on One Sided Flexibility Intergenerational Foundation Response
All Consuming Pressures: The cost-of-living crisis facing younger generations
IF’s latest report, supported by Yorkshire Building Society, looks at how much different age groups have to spend on a basket of essentials goods and services in order to investigate how the changing cost of living has affected younger generations: Under-35s households spend close to two thirds (63%) of their weekly expenditure on essentials; 40%… Read more »