Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson - director of the Institute Of Fiscal Studies and one of the country's foremost experts on public finances and the economy - gives an exclusive talk about the deficit and living standards, what has happened over this parliament, and what are the challenges for the next.

Ropetackle is privileged to welcome back Paul Johnson, his talk, shortly before the election, being particularly timely.

As one of the country's most authoritative experts on public finances and fiscal policy, Paul appears regularly on national TV and radio. In addition to being director of the highly respected and influential IFS, he is also visiting Professor Of Economics and the LSE.