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Be your own Chancellor
Ever wondered what it feels like to be the Chancellor of the Exchequer and run the nation's economy? Give it a go and create your own government budget with our virtual model of the UK economy.
To make any changes, use the drop-down menus. The figures in the boxes show the current rates of taxation and benefit levels. Just select the value that is closest to what you want. When you are happy with your budget reforms, click the 'Run Model' button at the end.
So have you ruined the economy or boosted your party's electoral fortunes? The results page will tell you how your budget affects typical families and what it will do to the economy.
If you are using a slow internet access, you might want to turn off your images. If you are interested in further details on how the model works visit the website of the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
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