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Institute for Fiscal Studies

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The Institute for Fiscal Studies, known as the IFS, is an independent economic research institute in London, founded in 1969 to provide, in its own words, top quality economic analysis independent of government, political party or any other vested interest. Based in Bloomsbury near the British Museum and University College London, it specializes in research on UK taxation and public policy and is among Britain's most closely watched sources of independent analysis of the annual budget.

Facts
Founding YearSourced to the subject's own account
1969 1
Founding DateSourced to the subject's own account
1969-05-21 1
HeadquartersSourced to the subject's own account
London, United Kingdom 1
Geography
Country or Jurisdiction Served
United Kingdom 2
Wikidata Q15588566, property P17 (country).
Classification
Institution SubtypeSourced to the subject's own account
Think Tank or Research Institute 1
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1. Institute for Fiscal Studies (Wikipedia)
Wikipedia
  • History section, incorporation paragraph, Institute for Fiscal Studies article
    The institute was formally incorporated on 21 May 1969.
  • Lead paragraph, first sentence, Institute for Fiscal Studies article
    The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) is an independent economic research institute based in London, United Kingdom, which specialises in UK taxation and public policy.
  • Introduction, institution-subtype
    The Institute for Fiscal Studies, known as the IFS, is an independent economic research institute in London, founded in 1969 to provide, in its own words, top quality economic analysis independent of government, political party or any other vested interest.
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2. Wikidata
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Wikidata: Institute for Fiscal Studies
Wikidata Q15588566, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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