Universal Credit can create income volatility for families on the lowest incomes. We’re analysing data to see how this affects households.
How we can use administrative data in research to create impact
Unlocking insights from administrative data is what our research team does. Read about their current projects and plans for 2023
Benefit sanctions set to increase dramatically and unevenly across the UK
Benefits sanctions are set for a big increase even without the new work search at four weeks rule for people on Universal Credit.
Data analysis shows 1 in 4 London households will be in poverty by April
UK poverty rates are hard to understand due to outdated estimates. We look at how administrative data can help fill this gap.
Universal Credit: Why work search at four weeks is a lose-lose policy
We explore the new rule for Universal Credit work search at four weeks and explain why it’s a lose-lose policy for claimants and public purse.
Benefit take-up and administrative data: an example from the US
In the US researchers also use administrative data to tackle social policy problems. Guest writer Mary-Alice Doyle shares work from J-PAL North America.