Mike Brewer

Mike Brewer is Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Economist at the Resolution Foundation and a Visiting Professor in Practice at the Department of Social Policy, London School of Economics. Between 2011–2020, he held a Professor of Economics position at the University of Essex. His career also includes roles at the Institute for Fiscal Studies and HM Treasury, demonstrating his deep engagement with public policy and economic analysis.

Education:

• PhD in Economics from the University of Essex

Research Interests: Focuses on income and wealth inequality, labor market dynamics, tax-benefit systems, and microsimulation modeling. His work evaluates policy impacts on marginalized groups, with recent publications analyzing disability benefit reforms, fiscal sustainability, and household support mechanisms. His 2019 book What Do We Know And What Should We Do About Inequality? underscores his commitment to bridging academic research and practical policy solutions.

Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes welfare system reform and fiscal policy trade-offs, particularly around disability benefits and Universal Credit adjustments. His analysis highlights acute income disparities among low-to-middle households and disabled populations, warning of potential shocks from proposed cuts.

Scientific Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

Advising & Grants: Advised on major policy initiatives like the Pathways to Work Green Paper and contributed to the Economy 2030 Inquiry. His research has received support from institutions including JPMorgan Chase (Unsung Britain project). Grants and funding details are not elaborated in the text.

Labs/Teams: Associated with Resolution Foundation’s research teams and the LSE Department of Social Policy. Collaborates closely with economists like Alex Clegg, Tom Clark, and Louise Murphy on fiscal and welfare policy analyses.