Paul Johnson is a high profile and hugely respected authority on economic issues that affect all our lives.

For more than a decade he’s led the Institute for Fiscal Studies and pioneered world-class research which holds financial policymakers to account.

Always in demand, the former Treasury official frequently appears on global TV news networks and is a go-to expert on radio.

He also inspires debates on high profile BBC programmes such as Question Time.

Paul is also a columnist for The Times writing on issues such as public finances, tax, pensions, labour markets, education, health and welfare.

His book ‘Follow The Money’ raced up the Sunday Times bestsellers list and won huge praise for being a “treasure trove of killer facts” written by someone who can always “speak truth to power”.

Whether he’s fact-checking the contents of a political speech or telling politicians they’ve got their sums wrong, few economists can match Paul’s forensic analysis.

His ability to unpick complex subjects and translate them into relatable topics that impact on everyone’s day-to-day life makes him an in-demand speaker – and not just on economics.

His membership of the UK’s Climate Change Committee meant Paul played a pivotal role recommending targets for greenhouse gas emissions.

Paul’s advice to government on carbon budgets was embraced in its entirety.

“Parliament has barely quibbled. What power! What impact!” Paul said.

At a time where finance and the environment have rarely been more important it is no surprise Paul has been formally recognised for his work with a CBE for services to social sciences and economics.

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