Rising energy prices and productivity: short-run pain, long-term gain?

Energy price increases hamper firms’ productivity in the short-term, but could generate positive productivity gains in the medium term.

Deutschland: Klimaneutralität erreichen, ohne den sozialen Zusammenhalt zu schwächen

Deutschland ist nach wie vor ein großer Verursacher von Treibhausgasen, nimmt mit seinen Bemühungen, sie zu reduzieren, allerdings auch eine… Read More »Deutschland: Klimaneutralität erreichen, ohne den sozialen Zusammenhalt zu schwächen

Germany: Reaching net zero while safeguarding social cohesion

How can Germany reach net zero by 2045 cost-effectively while maintaining social cohesion?
The latest Economic Survey identifies six priorities.

Addressing labour market challenges for sustainable and inclusive growth in Israel

To improve labour market outcomes, Israel needs reforms in three broad areas: improving skills, fostering labour market participation, and increasing job mobility.

Confronting the energy crisis: changing behaviours to reduce energy consumption

Households react to prices as well as habits, expectations and biases. Energy saving measures should factor in these behavioural aspects.

Decarbonising the Housing Sector: Pathways to Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 

Reducing carbon emissions from the building and use of homes is complex and requires a dedicated policy mix, including carbon pricing, subsidised investments and regulations.

Boosting health spending efficiency in Ireland

To ensure equal access to quality healthcare services, Ireland should increase health spending efficiency via the delivery of more integrated and patient-centric healthcare, while making the most of cost-saving opportunities offered by enhanced digitalisation.