Employment & Social community
Analyses on issues related to improving the functioning of the labor market for the benefit of employees and businesses. It includes policy proposals aimed at increasing employment, productivity, labor participation, reforming the unemployment insurance system, and ensuring a balance between flexibility and work security.
Independent Authorities in the Greek Administration and Economy: Analysis and Evaluation
The aim of this study is to map and assess the functioning of Independent Authorities in Greece. It highlights their roles, types, and responsibilities—both historically and in the present day—and examines their contribution to the effective operation of the [...]
Report on the Greek Minimum Wage, 2025
In line with article 134C of the Greek Labor Code (Presidential decree 80/2022), in the context of public consultation, the Foundation for Economic and Industrial research (IOBE) has prepared a report evaluating the current level and system [...]
Report on the Greek Minimum Wage, 2023
In line with articles 134 and 134A of the Greek Labor Code (Presidential decree 80/2022), in the context of public consultation, the Foundation for Economic and Industrial research (IOBE) has prepared a report evaluating the current level [...]
The demographic issue in Greece: Challenges and policy proposals
The scope of the study is to highlight the demographic issue and its overall socio-economic effects in Greece. In particular, the study examines trends, prospects, challenges and impacts on the economy resulting from the ageing of the population. In [...]
Occupational insurance in Greece: Challenges and prospects
The study examines the prospects and challenges of occupational insurance in Greece. It describes the institutional and operational setup in Greece and abroad, the trends during the last two decades, while it highlights its potential contribution towards easing macroeconomic [...]
Estimating the macroeconomic impact of pension reform scenarios in Greece
The study estimates the macroeconomic impact stemming from the implementation of a pension reform scenario. The reform scenario concerns the transformation of the current supplementary insurance to a fully funded insurance pillar. At the new steady state, [...]
Evaluating the impact of labour market reforms in Greece during 2010-2018
In view of long-standing weaknesses in Greece’s labour markets, several labour market reforms were implemented during the economic adjustment programmes with two objectives. Firstly, to support the economy’s adjustment through more flexible labour markets and secondly, to enhance gains [...]
Pension reform and economic growth
The study highlights the weaknesses of the current pension system and proposes changes in order to enhance the long-term growth rates of the Greek economy. The proposed reform includes a reduction of social security contributions and the creation of [...]
Income Taxation in Greece: Comparative Analysis and Reform Proposals
The study aims to examine the income tax system in Greece and to formulate proposals for its reform. In particular, it analyses the main features of the income taxation of enterprises and individuals, including their social security contributions. The [...]
Flat Income Tax Rates. A Fresh Start ?
The aim of the report is to contribute to the public discourse on flat income tax rates. Apart from the description of the functions, forms and effects of taxation in general, the report proceeds deeper in the analysis [...]
