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based on 6 ratings - Updated Mar 6, 2026

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Researcher Interview

Mar 6, 2026

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I applied online. I interviewed at Institute for Fiscal Studies (London, England) in Oct 2024

Interview

There were multiple tests alongside two conversations. One of the tests involved a coding test where we were asked to answer questions on a sheet based on a data set they had sent us.

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Question 1

How would you explain to a non economist, how an area is affected by differing council tax rates.

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Intern Interview

Oct 28, 2025

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I interviewed at Institute for Fiscal Studies (London, England)

Interview

test then 2 to 1 interview, talk about standard economics, interests, market failure, policy design and all the standard stuff nothing too difficult, standard econometrics and design, should be a easy chat

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Question 1

How would you assess the impact of XXX

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Communication Assistant Interview

Aug 6, 2025

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I interviewed at Institute for Fiscal Studies

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it was a in person interview with 3 interviewers. the interview consists of 2 parts, the first one is a written test followed by oral interview asking general questions about the role and the organisation.

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