The Taub Center Economic Policy Program examines the leading issues facing the Israeli economy in both the short and long terms as well as in the global context, with emphasis on the factors behind Israel’s economic and social trends. The research looks at topics such as economic growth, productivity, infrastructure, human and physical capital, government activity, inflation and the cost of living, the underground economy, and the credit market.
The Privatization of Social Services in Israel: Considerations and Concerns
22.12.2012This chapter examines whether the statistical data supports this concern. The picture of the scope of social services that have...
- Reuben Gronau
The Impact of the Expected Tax Rate Changes on the Middle Class
13.12.2012In light of the current budget situation, the Israeli government decided to raise the VAT by 1 percent as of...
- Ayal Kimhi Kyrill Shraberman
Running on Empty
13.12.2012In the beginning of September, Israel’s government-regulated gasoline prices spiked up to 8.25 shekels a liter (roughly $8.00 per gallon...
- Taub Center Staff
The Start-Up Nation’s Threat from Within
13.12.2012Three main vantage points are brought together in this chapter: (1) Israel’s relatively good economic performance in recent years –...
- Dan Ben-David
Government Expenditure in the Water Economy: Final Expenditure and Adjusted Budget
21.01.2012This paper is a follow-up to The State Budget in the Water Economy in the Last Decade (Research Paper 11-01)...
- Yoav Kislev Yulia Cogan