Posts Tagged ‘reform’

Government Expenditure in the Water Economy: Final Expenditure and Adjusted Budget

11 Jan 2012

This paper is a follow-up to The State Budget in the Water Economy in the Last Decade (Research Paper No. 11-01).

In Hebrew only.

A Work in Process or a Much Needed Change? Regulation in the Personal Welfare Services in Israel

26 Oct 2011

Personal welfare services in Israel, like in many other Western countries, are provided through a variety of organizations from different sectors. The current study examines the regulatory patterns of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Social Services.

Education Reform and Narrowing Educational Gaps in Israel

2 Oct 2011

This appears as a chapter in the Center’s annual publication State of the Nation Report – Society, Economy and Policy 2010.

Too many cooks spoil the tax broth

6 Sep 2011

Recent reform of tax administration leaves a planning vacuum.

Natural gas has led to a natural debate

29 Mar 2011

Gas finds raise profound policy issues for Israel’s future.

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29 Mar 2011

Israel’s Education System – An International Perspective and Recommendations for Reform

13 Apr 2010

This chapter compares the educational system over the last decade in relation to OECD countries.
This paper appears in the Center’s annual publication - State of the Nation Report – Society, Economy and Policy 2009.

e-Bulletin, Volume 1, Number 4

6 Sep 2009

Access to Social Justice in Israel

11 Jul 2009

This compendium of 9 articles highlights issues in accessibility to social justice in Israel.

e-Bulletin, Volume 1, Number 3

5 Jun 2009

Health Inequality: Policy Analysis and Recommendations for the Israeli System

16 Oct 2008

This work examines differences between a number of countries in their level of commitment to dealing with health inequalities.

Class Size Reduction Reform: Budgetary and Educational Implications

17 Mar 2008

This research examines the expected advantages and disadvantages of fulfilling the government’s commitment to reducing class sizes and the resources required to fulfill this commitments.

The Public Supervision of Sick Funds in Israel

17 Feb 2008

Prof. Dov Chernichovsky, Dr. Shlomo Mizrachi and Attorney Zvi Frankel point to the need to strengthen the accountability of Israel’s Sick Funds, the absence of which harms their ability to serve the public faithfully.

Formulating Social Policy in Israel — Trends and Issues

3 May 2007

This compendium focuses on the formulation of social policy which is a central component of public policy.

A Turnaround in Children’s Rights and Social Services for Children

3 May 2007

This article appears as a chapter in the compendium Formulating Social Policy in Israel – Trends and Issues

Policy Towards the Disabled: From Social Legislation to Legislating Rights

3 May 2007

This article appears as a chapter in the compendium Formulating Social Policy in Israel – Trends and Issues

The Plan to Reorganize Mental Health Services in Israel, 1972: Factors that Help and Hinder the REform to Community Based Mental Health Services

3 May 2007

This article appears as a chapter in the compendium Formulating Social Policy in Israel – Trends and Issues

Enacting the National Health Insurance Law – Why in 1994?

3 May 2007

This article appears as a chapter in the compendium Formulating Social Policy in Israel – Trends and Issues

Partial Privatization of the Personal Social Services

3 May 2007

This article appears as a chapter in the compendium Formulating Social Policy in Israel – Trends and Issues

Social Economic UPDATE VIII

8 Feb 2007

A Rethinking of Secondary Education in Israel

7 Mar 2006

To a great extent the discussion of education in Israel deals with the question of educational standards. This article focuses on the most worrisome issues in education and their causes as well as recommendations towards change and improvement of the educational system.

Equity and Accessibility to Emergency Medical Services

13 Nov 2005

This study examines the distribution of emergency services and makes policy recommendations.
In Hebrew

Mental Health Reform

20 Nov 2004

The original paper appeared in the annual social economic report 2004.

Lectures, Classes and Small-Group Activities in Secondary Education

18 Nov 2004

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Israel’s Social Services 2004

15 Nov 2004

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Local Leadership Leading to Change – Another Way Is Possible. Success in Local Authorities

2 May 2003

The problems of Israel’s geographic periphery is slowly entering the public agenda. This study surveys some of these towns and examines successful local leadership styles.
In Hebrew only

Local Authority Leadership towards Change

25 Dec 2002

The paper appeared in the Center’s annual social economic report 2002.
In Hebrew only.

Israel’s Social Services 2002

25 Dec 2002

The Center’s annual social economic report. In Hebrew only.

Making the Bedouin Towns Work

25 Jun 2002

In recent years, the government of Israel has attempted to “solve” the problem of the Bedouins living in the Negev by moving a large number of them into seven towns near Beer Sheva. This paper provides a brief synopsis of the study, with emphasis on the proposed policy framework.

Israel’s Social Services 2001-2002

25 Dec 2001

The Center’s annual social economic report.

Israel’s Social Services 1999-2000

24 Dec 1999

The Center’s annual social economic report for 1999.

Resource Allocation for Social Services 1997

24 Nov 1997

This is the Center’s annual social economic report.
In Hebrew only

Incorporation of Public Hospitals in Israel: Assessment of Development and Policy Alternatives

23 Feb 1997

This paper summarizes discussions on this subject that were led by Prof. Arie Shirom with the participation of Dr. Nahum Egoz, Mr. Gabi Ben-Nun, Prof. Haim Doron, Prof. Dan Michaeli, Prof. Jacque Michel, and Dr. Dov Chernichovsky.
In Hebrew only

Policy Alternatives for Matriculation Examination (updated edition)

21 Nov 1995

In Hebrew only

Preventive Health Care Services in Israel: The Present Situation and Policy Alternatives

21 Mar 1994

In Hebrew only

Policy Alternatives for Matriculation Examinations

21 Feb 1994

In Hebrew only

Alternatives for Policy on Matriculation Examinations – Guidelines

21 Feb 1994

In Hebrew only

Plan for Implementation of Extended School Day: Cost and Manpower Aspects

10 Jun 1990

In Hebrew only.

Fiscal Welfare Issues in Anticipation of Direct-Tax Reform

18 Dec 1988

In Hebrew only

New Models for Aliya and Absorption

14 Sep 1988

This paper appeared in the Center’s annual social economic report 1987-1988.
In Hebrew only

New Models for Aliya and Absorption

18 Feb 1988

In Hebrew only.

Issues in Taxation – Family-Based Taxation

18 Jun 1987

Sorry, but this post is not available in English

Issues in Taxation – Comprehensive Income Tax: Principles for Implementation in Israel

18 Jun 1987

Sorry, but this post is not available in English

The Organization of Health Services in an Era of Economic Crisis

16 Jun 1987

This paper appears in the Center’s annual social economic report 1986-1987. An English version is available.

Changing Social Policy – Israel 1985-1986

17 Apr 1986

This is the Center’s annual report on social and economic issues in Israel.

Implementation of Etzioni Commission Recommendations

16 Feb 1985

This paper appeared in the Center’s annual social economic report 1984. An English version is available.

Comparative Examination of Plans for the Introduction of Health Insurance

9 Oct 1983

In Hebrew only