William Ellis

Senior economist

William Ellis is a senior economist at IPPR, specialising in macroeconomic analysis.

He leads on the UK macroeconomy — including monetary and fiscal policy stance, and issues relating to the OBR and Bank of England — and supports macroeconomic elements across wider projects. He also works on fiscal sustainability, exploring long-term debt frameworks and fiscal–monetary coordination.

Recent work includes dissecting the UK’s recent productivity data and the potential impacts of AI on labour markets. William has held roles at HM Treasury, Oxford Economics, and in academia, and holds an MSc in Economics from University College London and a first-class BSc from the University of Leeds. He is experienced in applied econometrics, forecasting, and policymaking frameworks, and in communicating economic insights.

More from this author:

  1. The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, River Thames and Westminster Bridge

    Fairness first: How the budget can make life better and the economy stronger

    The chancellor faces a daunting task at the upcoming budget. A fiscal gap sets the stage, putting the chancellor in the unenviable position of having to raise taxes.
  2. View of Bank of England, Royal Exchange, and Duke of Wellington equestrian statue (1844) with skyscrapers and construction in background.

    Navigating in the fog: Why the OBR should hold its nerve on the productivity forecast

    The fiscal watchdog is under pressure to downgrade its forecast, costing the chancellor billions – but this would be premature.