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The Cost of Occupation – The Burden of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: 2010 Report
The report analyses the extent of the economic, social, military, political and diplomatic burden of the conflict on Israel. Among the report’s highlights: The prolonged conflict with the Palestinians undermines sustainable economic growth, burdens the budget, limits social development, absorbs most of the energies of the political leadership, calls into question the legitimacy of the actions of the Israeli Defense Forces and isolates Israel internationally. The burden … Continue reading The Cost of Occupation – The Burden of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: 2010 Report
Workers, Employers and the Distribution of Israel’s National Income Labor Report: 2009
In 2009, employers’ share of the national income rose, while the share of employees decreased. The employers share increased from 15% in 2008 to 17% in 2009, and the employees’ share decreased, from 62% to 60%. In other words, the blunt of the global financial crisis of 2008-2009 hit employees, not employers. From a 10-year … Continue reading Workers, Employers and the Distribution of Israel’s National Income Labor Report: 2009
Two-Year Budget Not Appropriate for Israel: Letter to Legislators
The day after tomorrow the Cabinet plans to ask the Knesset to approve a bill making the next budget a two-year budget for fiscal years 2011 and 2012. We contend that a two-year budget is not appropriate for Israel. It is even less appropriate at a time like this, when there is still global uncertainty … Continue reading Two-Year Budget Not Appropriate for Israel: Letter to Legislators
Israel: A Social Report – 2008/2009
The Adva Center annual report, Israel: A Social Report – 2008/2008 was published today. Most of its data refers to 2008, the last quarter of which marked a global financial and economic crisis. The report shows that 2008 was characterized by an increase in inequality in salaries, household income, and success rates in matriculation (bagrut) … Continue reading Israel: A Social Report – 2008/2009
The New Pension Funds: Increased Revenues from Fees and Bigger Profits – at the Expense of Members
Government regulators are currently considering the recommendations of the Hodek Commission calling for increased regulation of pension fund investments. While this is a needed step, the same regulators ignore the fact that the biggest loss suffered by members of the new pension funds occurs even before their money reaches the capital market – due to … Continue reading The New Pension Funds: Increased Revenues from Fees and Bigger Profits – at the Expense of Members